@article{7375,
  keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Disability Evaluation, Family, Female, Foot Ulcer, Humans, India, leprosy, Male, Middle Aged, Poverty, Residential Facilities, Self care, Shoes},
  author = {Chakraborty A and Mahato M and Rao P S S S},
  title = {Self-care programme to prevent leprosy-related problems in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh.},
  abstract = {<p>A self-care programme aimed at preventing leprosy-related physical disabilities in a leprosy colony in Champa, Chattisgarh, India, is described. Once the initial resistance was overcome through persistent and caring attitudes, the residents accepted the challenges for self-care. The outcome at the end of one year showed significant decline (41%) in ulcer rates, significant use of MCR footwear (43%), and significant proportion (over 90%) of patients and their families practising and helping in self-care activities.</p>},
  year = {2006},
  journal = {Indian journal of leprosy},
  volume = {78},
  pages = {319-27},
  month = {2006 Oct-Dec},
  issn = {0254-9395},
  language = {eng},
}