Changing perception and improving knowledge of leprosy: An intervention study in Uttar Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since ancient times leprosy has had a negative perception, resulting in stigmatization. To improve the lives of persons affected by leprosy, these negative perceptions need to change. The aim of this study is to evaluate interventions to change perceptions and improve knowledge of leprosy.

Methodology/principal findings

We conducted a pre-post intervention study in Fatehpur and Chandauli districts, Uttar Pradesh, India. Based on six steps of quality intervention development (6SQuID) two interventions were designed: (1) posters that provided information about leprosy and challenged misconceptions, and (2) meetings with persons affected by leprosy, community members and influential people in the community. The effect of the interventions was evaluated in a mixed-m

SUBMITTER: van 't Noordende AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8412405 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature