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

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.

Leprosy perceptions and knowledge in endemic districts in India and Indonesia: Differences and commonalities.

Background: Understanding how knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding leprosy differ in endemic countries can help us develop targeted educational and behavioural change interventions. This study aimed to examine the differences and commonalities in and determinants of knowledge, attitudes, practices and fears regarding leprosy in endemic districts in India and Indonesia.

Principle Findings: A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was used.