Leprosy perceptions and knowledge in endemic districts in India and Indonesia: Differences and commonalities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding how knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding leprosy differ in endemic countries can help us develop targeted educational and behavioural change interventions. This study aimed to examine the differences and commonalities in and determinants of knowledge, attitudes, practices and fears regarding leprosy in endemic districts in India and Indonesia.

Principle findings

A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was used. Persons affected by leprosy, their close contacts, community members and health workers were included. Through interview-administered questionnaires we assessed knowledge, attitudes, practices and fears with the KAP measure, EMIC-CSS and SDS. In addition, semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted. The quantit

SUBMITTER: Van't Noordende AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853455 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature