Knowledge regarding leprosy in school children attending selected state Schools in Moratuwa (Sri Lanka)

DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC16.51

Authors: Madushan R.P.A.B.T, Perera A, Perera P.A.D

Abstract:

This study was aimed at finding the knowledge on the symptoms and the treatment method of leprosy in a selected study population. Leprosy has been identified as a reemerging disease and it is a disease which associated with social stigmas which was assessed in this study

Keywords: Lepsrosy,Multi drug therapy,social stigmas