Social stigma and mental health impairment in people with leprosy: An integrative review

Objective To analyze the evidence as to how social stigma compromises the mental health of people with leprosy. Method Integrative review, searching the following databases: Pubmed/Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, BDENF and IBECS by VHL. The sample consisted of five primary studies,...

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Published in:Leprosy review 2022-09, Vol.93 (3), p.254-264
Main Authors: Costa, Rayla Maria Pontes Guimaraes, Fernandes, Marcia Astres, Santos, Gerarlene Ponte Guimaraes, Rocha, Daniel de Macedo, dos Santos, Ana Maria Ribeiro, Avelino, Fernanda Valeria Silva Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demographic aspects
Health aspects
Leprosy
Mental illness
Psychological aspects
Risk factors
Social aspects
Stigma (Social psychology)
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Summary:Objective To analyze the evidence as to how social stigma compromises the mental health of people with leprosy. Method Integrative review, searching the following databases: Pubmed/Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, BDENF and IBECS by VHL. The sample consisted of five primary studies, without temporal or language delimitation, following the PRISMA tool, and the analysis was synthesized and presented in synoptic tables. Results Mental suffering, anxious and depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, intense distress and social isolation were found as a result of the stigma suffered, which can be aggravated in the presence of sequelae, affecting work capacity and activities of daily living. Conclusion Social stigma acts as a psychosocial stressor, affecting emotional health, causing psychic damage to well-being and self-esteem. Keywords: Leprosy, social stigma, mental health, nurses, psychosocial impact
ISSN:2162-8807
0305-7518
2162-8807
DOI:10.47276/lr.93.3.254