Abstract: Objective: To investigate the quality of life of survivors after leprosy recovery in Linyi and analyze the influencing factors. Methods: From January to December 2023, the leprosy survivors in Linyi City were collected from the National Leprosy Management Information System. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-designed questionnaire on the current situation of leprosy survivors and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF). The contents of the survey included demographic information, disability, labor ability, medical insurance, and annual income. Results: 560 questionnaires and scales were sent out, and 519 valid questionnaires and scales were collected. The scores of physical, psychological and social dimensions of 519 leprosy survivors in Linyi City were lower than those of the general population, and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). The scores of all dimensions of WHOQOL-BREF were higher in the leprosy survivors who were younger, married, with higher education, with full-time employment, without disability, with higher income, with medical insurance, and with the ability to work (P＜0.05). In Linyi City, 61.08% of the leprosy survivors had deformities and 49.52% could not take care of themselves, with a low quality of life. Conclusion: The quality of life of leprosy survivors is lower than that of normal people, and the quality of life is lower in people who are older, disabled, poor self-care ability, low income, unemployed, unmarried and low education level.

Key words: leprosy survivors, quality of life, influencing factors