Implementasi Home Carepada Pasien Kusta Di Desa Bitahan Kecamatan Lok Paikat Kabupaten Tapin Kalimantan Selatan

Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes very complex problems. The problem in question is not only from a medical point of view but also extends to social, economic, cultural, security and resilience issues. Stigma in the community is still a major obstacle in an effort to break the chain of leprosy transmission. . The irregularity of treatment and the disappearance of people with leprosy have an impact on the failure of leprosy prevention. In addition, people affected by leprosy and families with leprosy as care givers do not receive proper direction and evaluation regarding their roles and duties from the officers. This research was carried out using a qualitative approach with a phenomenal descriptive design. Data collection methods were carried out using Focus Discussion Group (FGD) techniques for 7 participants. The results of this study showed that participants had negative and positive responses when diagnosed with leprosy, participants felt they were not recovering from their illness and participants hoped for a re-examination of the illness they suffered. In addition patients feel the need to get legal aspects in the form of a statement stating that they have been declared cured.   Key Word: home care, carrying, leprossy