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metadata.dc.type: | Artigo de Periódico |
Title: | Evaluation and control of missing contacts of leprosy patients [Avaliação e controle de contatos faltosos de doentes com hanseníase.] |
Authors: | Vieira C.S. Soares M.T. Ribeiro C.T. Silva L.F. |
Abstract: | Descriptive study, with qualitative variables, carried on in the Ambulatory of Specialties Region of Taubaté, in order to evaluate the missing contacts of leprosy patients. Thirty-six records of new cases were analyzed, from January 2003 to July 2004. Ninety-two contacts were identified, being 64.1% missing ones, having 25% from 20 to 29 years and 58.5% female. Of these, 61% were submitted to consultation of home nursing. Reported non-membership to the control for forgetfulness (66.6%), and lack of time (11.1%), 4 contacts had symptoms of leprosy, and 1 was confirmed (transmissible form - Dimorfa). Without achieving 100% coverage active search, we suggest, to ensure the goal of eliminating of the disease, partnerships and decentralization of the control activities. |
metadata.dc.language: | Português |
metadata.dc.rights: | Acesso Restrito |
URI: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-65849329510&partnerID=40&md5=231e1b1ff53a77206db42925ef9cb546 http://repositorio.unitau.br/jspui/handle/20.500.11874/2462 |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
Appears in Collections: | Artigos de Periódicos |
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