The Association between Leper Patients' Self-Esteem and Family Affective Function

Abstract

Leprosy can result in long-term incapacity that lowers a victim's quality of life. alterations that occur. Leprosy-related changes limit a person's capacity to perform tasks, which lowers one's sense of self. A person's self-esteem is more negatively impacted by chronic diseases. Anxiety, fear, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness are all signs of low self-esteem. The affection and appreciation of others is the primary component of a person's self-esteem. The primary source of love, acceptance, and admiration that fosters a pleasant environment within the family and positively influences each member's self-concept is their family. Correlational and cross-sectional designs were combined in the research design. There were thirty-two leprosy cases.