SUMMARY OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a Pilates program on the perception of quality of life of leprosy patients suffering from physical disabilities and who are undergoing treatment or who have been discharged. METHODS This is an experimental study in which 48 partic...
INTRODUCCIÓN: La lepra, una infección crónica, es una de las mayores causas de discapacidad prevenible. El inicio temprano del tratamiento previene el desarrollo de discapacidad. OBJETIVO: Identificar los factores pronóstico de discapacidad en individuos con lepra multibacilar y paucibacilar que culm...
Resumo Por meio da análise crÃtica do discurso, este artigo busca compreender na prática de agentes comunitários de saúde os discursos sobre a hansenÃase/lepra, doença estigmatizada e envolta em saberes e práticas, tendo como premissa que esses profissionais incorporam representações preconcebi...
Abstract Background: Leprosy still represents a negleted public health problem in Brazil. Early and adequate treatment of leprosy, carried out in a primary health network is essential to reduce morbidity and sequelae. Objective: To analyze the therapeutic management of leprosy patients referred from pr...