@article{19791,
  keywords = {Stigma, Nepal, leprosy, Income, Employment, Disease},
  author = {Calcraft J H},
  title = {The effects of the stigma of leprosy on the income generation of leprosy affected people in the Terai area of South East Nepal},
  abstract = {This study explores the effect of stigma on the income generation of people affected by leprosy in the South-east Terai area of Nepal. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore experiences of stigma and the impact on income generation. Results showed a negative effect on income generation - with employment being lost as a direct result of stigma in several cases. The negative physical effects of the disease were for many the main reason for lost income, or employment.},
  year = {2006},
  journal = {Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal},
  volume = {17},
  pages = {73 - 89},
  month = {2006///},
  url = {http://www.dinf.ne.jp/doc/english/asia/resource/apdrj/v172006/lepstigma-nepal.html},
  language = {eng},
}