This
section is mostly concerned with the decision of the results obtained from the
data analyzed.
section is mostly concerned with the decision of the results obtained from the
data analyzed.
Discussion on Table 4.6
Research Hypothesis 1
The
responses of the respondents were used in testing hypothesis 1 which states
that there would be no significant relationship on the level of awareness of
the people of Eku Community in regards to leprosy rehabilitation. The result
implies that there is significant relationship on the level of awareness of the
people of Eku Community in regards to leprosy rehabilitation.
responses of the respondents were used in testing hypothesis 1 which states
that there would be no significant relationship on the level of awareness of
the people of Eku Community in regards to leprosy rehabilitation. The result
implies that there is significant relationship on the level of awareness of the
people of Eku Community in regards to leprosy rehabilitation.
The
calculated value of X2 is 59.3 which is greater than the critical
value of 16.919 at 9df. The research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This is in line with World Health Assembly (2006) which states that leprosy is one of the diseases that attract
widespread stigmatization. From the very moment an individual is diagnosed with
leprosy, he or she faces the long and uphill task of recovering and
reintegrating into their community. Employers regularly turn away people who
have the disease, even if they have been effectively managed and cured. Also International
Federation of Anti-Leprosy Association (2011) added that after rehabilitation, leprosy, related disabilities
face widespread barriers to accessing services, and experience significantly
poorer economic status. They find it very difficult to fit in into the society
physically, mentally and psychologically.
calculated value of X2 is 59.3 which is greater than the critical
value of 16.919 at 9df. The research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This is in line with World Health Assembly (2006) which states that leprosy is one of the diseases that attract
widespread stigmatization. From the very moment an individual is diagnosed with
leprosy, he or she faces the long and uphill task of recovering and
reintegrating into their community. Employers regularly turn away people who
have the disease, even if they have been effectively managed and cured. Also International
Federation of Anti-Leprosy Association (2011) added that after rehabilitation, leprosy, related disabilities
face widespread barriers to accessing services, and experience significantly
poorer economic status. They find it very difficult to fit in into the society
physically, mentally and psychologically.
Therefore it can be
deduced that the
people in Eku Community have a significant level of awareness of leprosy
rehabilitation.
deduced that the
people in Eku Community have a significant level of awareness of leprosy
rehabilitation.
Discussion of Table 4.7
Research Hypothesis 2
The
responses of the respondents were used in testing the hypothesis 2 which states
that there would be no significant relationship on factors behind the
challenges people who suffered from leprosy face after rehabilitation in Eku
Community. The result implies that there are significant relationship on
factors behind the challenges people who suffered from leprosy face after
rehabilitation in Eku Community. The
calculated value of X2 is 118.4 which is greater than the critical
value of 16.919 at 9df, the research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This finding is in agreement with Stigter, de Gaus and Heynders (2005) who stated that
the cause challenges leprosy individuals encounter after rehabilitation can be
traced to fear of contagion. As a result of the fear of getting the disease,
even after the individulas are cured, people find it difficult to accept them.
Monsur (2003) also added that some individuals with leprosy after
rehabilitation may have a distinctive odour caused by infected ulcers. This
smell can be nauseating and is made worse in cases when their communities do
not allow them to wash in communal water as well as making them outcasts and
this bad odour can affect the individuals’ sense of worth and dignity.
responses of the respondents were used in testing the hypothesis 2 which states
that there would be no significant relationship on factors behind the
challenges people who suffered from leprosy face after rehabilitation in Eku
Community. The result implies that there are significant relationship on
factors behind the challenges people who suffered from leprosy face after
rehabilitation in Eku Community. The
calculated value of X2 is 118.4 which is greater than the critical
value of 16.919 at 9df, the research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This finding is in agreement with Stigter, de Gaus and Heynders (2005) who stated that
the cause challenges leprosy individuals encounter after rehabilitation can be
traced to fear of contagion. As a result of the fear of getting the disease,
even after the individulas are cured, people find it difficult to accept them.
Monsur (2003) also added that some individuals with leprosy after
rehabilitation may have a distinctive odour caused by infected ulcers. This
smell can be nauseating and is made worse in cases when their communities do
not allow them to wash in communal water as well as making them outcasts and
this bad odour can affect the individuals’ sense of worth and dignity.
Consequently,
it can be concluded that there are factors behind the challenges people who
suffered from leprosy face after rehabilitation in Eku Community.
it can be concluded that there are factors behind the challenges people who
suffered from leprosy face after rehabilitation in Eku Community.
Discussion on Table 4.8
Research Hypothesis 3
The
responses of the respondents were used in testing the hypotheses 3 which state
that there would be no significant relationship on the possible influence
people who have been rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community. The
result implies that there is significant relationship on the possible influence
people who have been rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community.
responses of the respondents were used in testing the hypotheses 3 which state
that there would be no significant relationship on the possible influence
people who have been rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community. The
result implies that there is significant relationship on the possible influence
people who have been rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community.
The
calculated value of X2 is 77.45 which is greater than the critical
value. Since calculated X2 value is greater than the critical value
of 0.05 at 9df which is 16.919, the research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This is in concurrence with Muhammed (2001) who
stated that people with leprosy may lose their employment because of their
disease, the disabilities associated with it and negative attitudes of
employers. When this happens, they lose the means of supporting their families
and often the respect of their communities, with loss of self-esteem. He added
that even after they have been cured and rehabilitated, the stigma and
ostracism of leprosy affect their psychiatric state. Many individuals are
affected mentally, not because of the disease, but because of society’s
rejection of them. Negative attitudes towards people with leprosy act to
destroy the individual’s psychological and social health, but also can affect
them physically. There is usually a general believe that those who have been rehabilitated
may never be cured in a truly holistic way nor be accepted back into society.
Monsur (2003) stated that leprosy and its stigma have a pervading affect on an
individual’s life even after the individual has been cured and rehabilitated
into the society, affecting marriage, employment, interpersonal relationships,
leisure activities and attendance at social and religious functions.
calculated value of X2 is 77.45 which is greater than the critical
value. Since calculated X2 value is greater than the critical value
of 0.05 at 9df which is 16.919, the research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This is in concurrence with Muhammed (2001) who
stated that people with leprosy may lose their employment because of their
disease, the disabilities associated with it and negative attitudes of
employers. When this happens, they lose the means of supporting their families
and often the respect of their communities, with loss of self-esteem. He added
that even after they have been cured and rehabilitated, the stigma and
ostracism of leprosy affect their psychiatric state. Many individuals are
affected mentally, not because of the disease, but because of society’s
rejection of them. Negative attitudes towards people with leprosy act to
destroy the individual’s psychological and social health, but also can affect
them physically. There is usually a general believe that those who have been rehabilitated
may never be cured in a truly holistic way nor be accepted back into society.
Monsur (2003) stated that leprosy and its stigma have a pervading affect on an
individual’s life even after the individual has been cured and rehabilitated
into the society, affecting marriage, employment, interpersonal relationships,
leisure activities and attendance at social and religious functions.
Based
on this, it can be resolved that there are possible influence people who have
been rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community.
on this, it can be resolved that there are possible influence people who have
been rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community.
Discussion on Table 4.9
Research Hypothesis 4
The
responses of the respondents were used in testing hypothesis 4 which states
that there would be no significant relationship on the possible ways to
minimize the challenges people rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku
Community. The result implies that there is significant relationship on the
possible ways to minimize the challenges people rehabilitated from leprosy face
in Eku Community.
responses of the respondents were used in testing hypothesis 4 which states
that there would be no significant relationship on the possible ways to
minimize the challenges people rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku
Community. The result implies that there is significant relationship on the
possible ways to minimize the challenges people rehabilitated from leprosy face
in Eku Community.
The
calculated value of X2 is 95.29 which is greater than the critical
value. Since calculated X2 value is greater than the critical value
of 0.05 at 9df which is 16.919, the research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This is in line with Kushwah et al., (2011) which stated that there should be adequate
awareness about leprosy and decrease the false beliefs that underlie its
associated stigma. The education needs to be three-pronged, teaching
individuals, their peers and young people. Teaching rehabilitated individuals
empowered them and builds their confidence and knowledge to counteract
opposition they may face from others. This can help acceptance of their
condition and decrease self-loathing. It is not enough to educate only leprosy
individual, their communities need to be educated as well. Education should be
tailored to suit the particular community, taking into account local cultural
and religious beliefs. Also Akinsola (2005) stated that much has to be done to
rehabilitate those affected by leprosy. To be accepted in their community, the
disabled must be trained to overcome their disabilities and do every day things
again. Programmes that teach new skills and trades to people affected by
leprosy can help this acceptance. Rehabilitation schemes should involve training
and setting up small businesses. It is important to rehabilitate those with
leprosy alongside those with disability from other diseases in order to help
them reintegrate into their original societies, rather than stay in the
confines of a leprosy community.
calculated value of X2 is 95.29 which is greater than the critical
value. Since calculated X2 value is greater than the critical value
of 0.05 at 9df which is 16.919, the research hypothesis was rejected and the
alternative was accepted. This is in line with Kushwah et al., (2011) which stated that there should be adequate
awareness about leprosy and decrease the false beliefs that underlie its
associated stigma. The education needs to be three-pronged, teaching
individuals, their peers and young people. Teaching rehabilitated individuals
empowered them and builds their confidence and knowledge to counteract
opposition they may face from others. This can help acceptance of their
condition and decrease self-loathing. It is not enough to educate only leprosy
individual, their communities need to be educated as well. Education should be
tailored to suit the particular community, taking into account local cultural
and religious beliefs. Also Akinsola (2005) stated that much has to be done to
rehabilitate those affected by leprosy. To be accepted in their community, the
disabled must be trained to overcome their disabilities and do every day things
again. Programmes that teach new skills and trades to people affected by
leprosy can help this acceptance. Rehabilitation schemes should involve training
and setting up small businesses. It is important to rehabilitate those with
leprosy alongside those with disability from other diseases in order to help
them reintegrate into their original societies, rather than stay in the
confines of a leprosy community.
It
can therefore be concluded that there possible ways to minimize the challenges
people rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community.
can therefore be concluded that there possible ways to minimize the challenges
people rehabilitated from leprosy face in Eku Community.
