Journal of Global Research in Public Health
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2016): December

Leprosy Patients in Public Perception: A Qualitative Study of Patient Confidence in The Community

muhammad ali sodik (stikes surya mitra husada)

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Publish Date
12 Dec 2016

Abstract

Leprosy is a disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Data show that in East Java is still widely spread in the district leprosy including Psychology. The purpose of research is to explore the public acceptance of leprosy patients in Work Area Puskesmas Kampak Trenggalek Regency. This study uses qualitative data approach taking the sample using purposive sampling technique. This data was taken with in-depth interviews and observations in communities around the area of lepers at Puskesmas Kampak Trenggalek Regency covering lepers family, neighbors, co-workers and community leaders as well as lepers itself The results showed that patients with leprosy many changes towards a negative self-concept. While some informants did not receive and accept leprosy patients in the community.

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Journal of Global Research in Public Health
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Abbrev

JGRPH

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Institut Ilmu Kesehatan STRADA Indonesia

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Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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Journal of Global Research in Public Health (JGRPH) is an open access journal (e-journal) which publishes the scientific works for nurse practitioners and researchers. The focus and scopes of the journal include Education in health, Nursing area, Nutrition, Public health, Midwifery and ...