Social and personality factors in dapsone resistant patients.
A preliminary study in which a sample of 25 patients registered with SLR and TC, Karigiri, with proved secondary DDS-resistant leprosy were compared, with 25 patients not suspected to be DDS-resistant, for social and personality factors, which could have lead to non-compliance in treatment. A structured interview schedule enquiring into factors leading to irregular treatment and the psycho-social background of the patient was used. The Eysank's Personality Inventory (EPI) and Personality traits assessment on a linear analogue was also administered to them. Statistical analysis showed that DDS-resistant leprosy patients were as a group more irregular for treatment, showed personality traits of being casual and uncontrolled and scored high on the neuroticism scale of the EPI.
D000328:Adult; D003622:Dapsone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010551:Personality; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
D003622:Dapsone