Assessment of knowledge and perceptions on leishmaniasis: An island-wide study in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a notifiable disease in Sri Lanka with increasing case numbers reported from every part of the country. In addition to disease treatment and vector control measures, knowledge and perceptions in a community are key contributors to a successful intervention program. An island-wide survey was carried out to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding CL across the island, with 252 confirmed CL cases and 2,608 controls. Data was collected by trained personnel, using a pre-tested Case Reporting Form (CRF). Although the percentage who referred to CL by its correct name was low (1.4%), majority stated that it is a fly induced skin disease (79.1%). Knowledge on the symptoms, curability and the name of the vector was high in these communities, but specific knowle

SUBMITTER: Dewasurendra R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9560589 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature