Brazil is rich because of its religious cults and, generally, their believes are an strong support in their lives.
Brazil is rich because of its religious cults and, generally, their believes are an strong support in their lives. Religion has a major relief in those affected by a disease like leprosy. The issue of adherence to leprosy’s treatment is closely linked to disease control. Identifying factors associated with abandonment is important to define high risk groups that should be followed more carefully during multidrug therapy (MDT). These actions not only help in reducing the dropout rate but also mitigating the risk of developing resistance to MDT. Different studies have been developed by approaching the factors of non-adherence to treatment and neglect of patients with chronic diseases, but there are few studies that discuss the problem of non-adherence among patients with leprosy. In this regard, this study aims to conduct a systematic review of published studies on treatment dropout of leprosy. A study of this magnitude deepens the knowledge about this theme and becomes a source of information for the promotion of public policies measures to combat therapy abandonment and consequently control the disease.
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