Functional activity limitation of leprosy cases in an endemic area in Indonesia and recommendations for integrated participation program in society

• Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases Vol. 16; no. 8; p. e0010646
• Main Authors: Menaldi, Sri Linuwih, Harini, Melinda, Nelfidayani, Nelfidayani, Irawati, Yunia, Setiono, Steven, Wahyuni, Luh Karunia, Rahayu, Tri, Andayani, Gitalisa, Friska, Dewi, Nugraha, Boya
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: San Francisco, CA USA Public Library of Science 01.08.2022; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Biology and Life Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences; People and Places; Social Sciences

Background Leprosy continues to be a health problem in Indonesia, with incidence reaching over 10,000 new cases by 2021. Leprosy-related disabilities cause limitation of patients’ activity and participation in social activities. To date, no studies have been conducted in Indonesia which investigates...