@article{99780,
  keywords = {Colombia, leprosy, Mental Health, Stigma},
  author = {Mora J and Angarita P},
  title = {Leprosy in Colombia: A look from life experience.},
  abstract = {<p>Leprosy continues to be stigmatized, causing harm to fundamental rights, pain and hopelessness in those who have suffered from it and their families. From its relationship with public and mental health, effective strategies must be implemented to reduce stigma and unlearn myths and wrong perceptions, support families, and improve quality of life through early care and detection. This article shows that those affected by leprosy are capable, functional people with much to contribute to society anywhere in the world.</p>
},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {International health},
  volume = {16},
  pages = {i9-i11},
  month = {03/2024},
  issn = {1876-3405},
  url = {https://academic.oup.com/inthealth/article/16/Supplement_1/i9/7636801?login=false},
  doi = {10.1093/inthealth/ihae014},
  language = {eng},
}