Background Understanding how knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding leprosy differ
in endemic countries can help us develop targeted educational and behavioural change …

Background With the introduction of new interventions to prevent leprosy, such as post-
exposure prophylaxis (PEP) given to contacts of leprosy patients, it is necessary to update …

Proper medical education should empower the medical doctors in terms of knowledge of
subject and also the attitude to treat the patients with commitment and compassion. These …

Objectives: A negative perception of leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is
a problem that is seen globally. It results in discrimination, social exclusion and widespread …

Dentists can be infected by HIV or Hepatitis B and C patients during their clinical work;
therefore, there is a need to know how they would deal with these patients. Knowledge …

Background: Leprosy is currently one of the most common health problems in the world.
Because leprosy is contagious and chronic, most people fear those who suffer from it, and …

Introduction: Inappropriate knowledge and erroneous beliefs about leprosy and the
disabilities caused by the disease are the main reasons for the stigma attached to the …

Background: Lack of knowledge about leprosy exists even among medical practitioners
around the world. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and treatment …

Objetivo: Identificar conocimientos, creencias y percepciones relacionadas con la búsqueda
del tratamiento de la lepra en Costa Rica desde la perspectiva de la persona con la …

Background: Leprosy is a communicable illness that is notorious for causing gradual and
lifelong physical impairment. It affects peripheral nerves, the epidermis, and the mucosa of …