Stigma of People Affected by Leprosy and its determinants: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy, being a neglected tropical disease, remains a significant public health concern in several parts of the world, especially Sri Lanka, where it has long been associated with stigma. This study aims to assess the stigma faced by People Affected by Leprosy (PAL) undergoing treatment and to identify the factors associated with this stigma.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 109 Leprosy affected people attending the Central Leprosy Clinic and all dermatology clinics of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Colombo), selected using a consecutive sampling method. Data collection was done through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Stigma was quantified using a validated and adapted version of the Stigma Assessment and Reduction of Impact (SA

SUBMITTER: Arudchelvam U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786520 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature