Lessons From the Past, Hope for the Future: A Qualitative Study on the Lives of Leprosy-Affected Residents of a Leprosy Settlement in Malaysia

Norana Abdul Rahman, Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Noor Hanis M. Rafee, Cynthia Ramachandran, Ruth M. H, Karen Morgan, Mohamed Rusli Abdullah, Marjolein B. M, Centre for Research Excellence, Perdana University, Athena Institute, Vrije University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, National Leprosy Control Centre, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, School of Medicine, RCSI-UCD Malaysia Campus, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on April 22, 2025

Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Ahead of Print.
The Sungai Buloh Leprosarium in Malaysia, established in 1930, provided relief for many individuals with leprosy, yet their personal narratives remain largely untold. This study explored the lived experiences of older individuals affected by leprosy at ...