Impact of knowledge of leprosy on the attitude towards leprosy patients: a community study.
Indian J Lepr
; 1995 Jul-Sep; 67(3): 259-72
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ABSTRACT
NLEP, through its survey-education-treatment (SET) pattern, attempts to educate the community members about the scientific facts of leprosy with the view to improve their knowledge leading to a more positive attitude towards the leprosy afflicted. This paper explores the impact of knowledge on the attitudes of 1199 community members drawn from two States, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, towards leprosy. The results show that, overall, a high knowledge level did not necessarily generate positive attitudes. There was a general negative attitude despite 35% to 50% of the respondents having high knowledge level. There were, however, situations in which a high level of knowledge helps to have positive attitudes. These situations differ in the two states studied.
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Aislamiento Social
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Anomalías Congénitas
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Divorcio
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Educación en Salud
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Adolescente
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
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En
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Indian J Lepr
Asunto de la revista:
Tropical Medicine
Año:
1995
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Article