A study of correlation between anxiety and depression of leprosy patients

A chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease. Infections can affect nerves, the respiratory tract, the skin, or the eyes. These symptoms include discolored patches on the skin, difficulty feeling touch, pressure, pain, heat, and cold, muscle weakness, non-healing ulcers, and deformities particularly in the hands, feet, and face. In India, World Leprosy Day is observed on 30 January, marking the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Leprosy day is an opportunity to recognize those who have suffered from the disease, raise awareness, and end the stigma associated with it. The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between anxiety and depression. The study included 120 leprosy patients from different districts in Gujarat, India. Primary data was collected by using the ADSS-BSPSA scale and the personal datasheet. A correlation analysis was conducted using the Karl Pearson method. A positive correlation between anxiety and depression was found in the research. The outcome can be explanation that, when the anxiety increase with this the depression is also increase in leprosy patients. And if anxiety is decrease with this the depression is also decrease in leprosy patients. Efforts are being made to encourage collaboration to eliminate leprosy, raise awareness about leprosy, and highlight the challenges people face.