ASSOCIATION OF STIGMA AND PSYCHIATRY CO-MORBIDITY IN LEPROSY PATIENTS
Journal Title: The Odisha Journal of Psychiatry - Year 2008, Vol 15, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Stigma experienced by Leprosy patients can lead to Psychiatry co-morbidity in them. Objective: association of Stigma and Psychiatry morbidity in Leprosy patients .. Setting: The study was conducted at Dept of SCB Medical College Hospital, Cuttack and Leprosy centre, Gandhipalli, Cuttack. Methods: A survey of patients admitted for Leprosy treatment was conducted for one month, using a questionnaire designed for this purpose. Results: In the present study, 65 patients reported stigma related behavior at different places. Further it was observed that (73.84%) of patients with psychiatric morbidity reported about stigma in comparison to (26.15%) without. Highes no of patients reported regarding stigma at work place (57%)
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Samrat Kar, Dr. G. C. Kar, Dr. T. patil, Dr. N. M. Hath, Dr. S . P. Swain
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