Spatial analysis of hansen’s disease and social conditions: An integrative review

Objective: To analyze the scientific production on spatial analysis of Hansen’sdisease and the relationship with the social conditions, the most prevalent Geographic Information Systems. Method: Integrative review of articles published in English, Portuguese and Spanish in the databases MEDLINE, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCES, CINAHL, CUIDEN, LILACS, IBESC and BDENF. The methodological rigor and the level of evidence were verified by means of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) and evidence-based practice, respectively. Results: Eight articles were identified, with prevalence of SIGs Arc Wiew, Arc Gis and Terra View, which showed an association between Hansen’s disease and life conditions, migratory movements, and even with low national coefficients, there were hyperendemic municipalities, with newly diagnosed cases in medium-degree incapacity proportion (5-10%). Conclusion: Geo processing techniques allow identifying localities with specificities in the context in which exposed populations and those with Hansen’s disease are inserted, show ways for more effective advances in control and elimination of the disease by means of inter and trans disciplinary interventions between the different fields of knowledge.