Analysis of the epidemiological profile of leprosy cases

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the Epidemiological Profile of leprosy cases in the Metropolitan Region of João Pessoa-PB. Methods: Exploratory, documentary, analytical, quantitative, descriptive-retrospective study with data provided by the Secretariat of Health of the State of Paraíba (SES), present in the state of SINAN, from 2019 to 2023. The data was organized through them records sent by la SES. y tabulated in Microsoft Excel 2019®. For the process, Jamovi® software was used. Results: For the epidemiological profile, 1,370 cases were analyzed, with the highest record in 2019 with 362 reported cases, and a coefficient of 27.75 cases/100,000 inhabitants. The profile of people with leprosy is predominant: male 56.5%; brown color 75.4%; age 35 to 64 years 57.5%; incomplete primary education 40.4%. The majority of cases present the dimorphic form of the disease 40.8%, low degree of disability 40.9% and multibacillary characteristics 71.6%. Conclusion: despite the increase in early detection, active search and adequate monitoring, the analyzed region appears to be endemic.