Abstract
Leprosy is a chronic disease wherein symptoms may appear after 5-20 years from infection of the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae wherein it causes irreversible physiologic effects. This study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals after being cured from leprosy. The methodology used was Husserlian phenomenology and Colaizzi’s method during the analysis phase. A total of five (5) informants participated in the study. Three (3) themes emerged in this study. The first theme is Challenges and Difficulties in life with 2 subthemes, Social Disconnection; and Psychological Issues. The second theme is Uncertainty in Life with subthemes of, Feeling Lost; and Sense of Stagnation. The last theme generated is Regaining Clarity and Meaning of Life with the following subthemes of, Sense of Belongingness; Sense of Liberation; and Improved Quality of Life. Social Stigma took the lead as the cause of the difficulties and challenges leprosy survivors have to endure and the reason why the reintegration of leprosy survivors back to their communities of origin would fail. It is recommended that the leprosy survivors can form a well-developed community composed of good social networks with other survivors and their families.
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