Perfil dos portadores de Hanseníase na Atenção Primária: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Leprosy , a disease considered ancient, constitutes a relevant public health problem by configuring a disease that causes great stigma and impact on social life of the individual , since it is characterized as an infectious disease . Moreover , generates large physical disabilities in the individual and in the context of public health , by its magnitude , by disabling its high power , committing more specifically , individuals who fall into the economically active age group . A Primary Care is one of the strategic pillars , characterized by a set of health actions at the individual and collective, covering the promotion and protection of health , prevention of diseases , the diagnosis , treatment , rehabilitation , harm reduction and maintaining the health of people and communities . Thus , this study sought to develop an intervention project with a view to accession and treatment , control and monitoring of patients with leprosy of the Primary Health The study was conducted by reviewing the narrative databases SciELO , LILACS and documents the Ministry of Health pointed out that the theoretical profile of people with this disease focuses on families belonging to marginalized groups of the social universe , living in poor areas with deprivation of essential consumer goods to the physical, mental and social , leading to same difficulties in adopting healthy behaviors and increased vulnerability in relation to leprosy . It is noteworthy that one of the goals of programs for leprosy control is prevention of disability which means measures aiming at the occurrence of physical, emotional , spiritual and socioeconômicos.Espera that the implementation of the proposed plan will result in a comprehensive and effective for leprosy patients.