Attitudes towards leprosy in the outpatient population of dermatology clinics in Trinidad

Lepr Rev. 1992 Jun;63(2):151-6. doi: 10.5935/0305-7518.19920020.

Abstract

We interviewed a total of 92 dermatology clinic patients using a brief questionnaire to determine their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about leprosy. This small survey helped to confirm our suspicions that some knowledge of leprosy is lacking and that much stigma still remains.

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Dermatology
  • Female
  • Health Education
  • Humans
  • Leprosy / psychology*
  • Male
  • Trinidad and Tobago