Sociodemographic and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients in an endemic region in Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Martins, Ronald Jefferson, Carloni, Maria Emília Oliveira Gomes, Moimaz, Suzely Adas Saliba, Garbin, Cléa Adas Saliba, Garbin, Artênio José Ísper

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2016-12

RESUMO

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The incidence of Hansen's disease is high in overlooked populations. METHODS: Data of Hansen's disease cases reported in the information system of the Department of Informatics, Brazilian Unified Health System, from 2013 to 2014 were analyzed. RESULTS: Among 434 studied cases of Hansen's disease, the female sex (52.5%), adult age (73.7%), low educational level (61.8%), and multibacillary form were associated with higher prevalence rates. CONCLUSIONS: Hansen's disease is more frequent among female adults with a low educational level, and the prevalence of multibacillary leprosy reflects disease detection at late stages.

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