Leprosy/Hanseníase: An Interdisciplinary and Epidemiological Analysis Amazônia Paraense -Vila Santo Antônio do Prata-PA

Maria de Lourdes Beldi de Alcantara, Carlos E. Corbett and Marilia Brasil
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Maria de Lourdes Beldi de Alcantara: Medical Faculty at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Carlos E. Corbett: Medical Faculty at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Marilia Brasil: Medical Faculty at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 15, 334-355

Abstract: This interdisciplinary and epidemiological study delves into leprosy through the lens of Medical Anthropology, emphasizing the significance of cultural and social dimensions in the treatment and understanding of the disease. Recognizing health as a phenomenon that extends beyond the biological, the importance of interdisciplinarity and a holistic health perspective is underscored. By analyzing stigmas and cultural representations associated with leprosy, the paper highlights how stigma and concealment of the disease are significant barriers to treatment adherence. Despite medical advances, a negative cultural imaginary persists, reinforcing the need for approaches that incorporate psychosocial and cultural aspects into patients’ therapeutic journeys. Thus, this study offers a critical reflection on health practices, suggesting that including cultural and social dimensions is crucial for effective and humane leprosy treatment.

Date: 2024
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