Understanding Leprosy Knowledge and Attitudes Among Nurses in India
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Srivastava Ankita, N Keerthika, Choudhary Sanjiv, MV Ariharasudhan
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur
Hypothesis
Nurses in a tertiary healthcare center have inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes towards leprosy.
Conclusion
Many nurses lack awareness of key aspects of leprosy, which could hinder patient care and stigma reduction.
Supporting Evidence
- 83.72% of nurses knew leprosy is caused by a bacterium.
- 60% knew it is transmitted by the respiratory route.
- 80.47% believed leprosy is curable.
- 94.88% were aware of the National Leprosy Eradication Program.
- 93% knew treatment is free in government hospitals.
Takeaway
This study shows that nurses need better training about leprosy to help patients and reduce stigma.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and convenience sampling.
Limitations
Findings are based on a single center, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
215 nurses, 167 females (77.67%) and 48 males (22.33%), aged 22-38 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.015
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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