title: Self-care programme to prevent leprosy-related problems in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh.
abstract: A self-care programme aimed at preventing leprosy-related physical disabilities in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh, India, is described. Once the initial resistance was overcome through persistent and caring attitudes, the residents accepted the challenges for self-care. The outcome at the end of one year showed significant decline (41%) in ulcer rates, significant use of MCR footwear (43%), and significant proportion (over 90%) of patients and their families practising and helping in self-care activities.
authors.affiliation: TLM Bethesda Leprosy Hospital, Champa, Chattisgarh, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chakraborty
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahato
authors.forename: P S S S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007918:Leprosy / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011203:Poverty; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D012775:Shoes