Kanodia S K, Dixit A M, Shukla S R, Seth A K, Balothia V, Gupta R
Deptt. of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy National Institute of Medical Science and Research, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Indian J Lepr. 2012 Oct-Dec;84(4):277-85.
The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes regarding leprosy in school students of Jaipur district. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2010 to February 2011 on 1199 students (rural and urban) studying in class 10th and above. The findings of this study showed fair knowledge in students about cause, signs and symptoms of leprosy but less knowledge about prevention and treatment of the disease. Myths and beliefs were more prevalent in rural students as compared to urban ones. Both the groups showed positive attitude toward leprosy with 30-50% students showing neutral approach but negative reaction was more in rural students. In conclusion the study highlights to emphasize on health education in students and improving knowledge to develop positive attitude towards leprosy.
本研究的目的是确定斋浦尔地区在校学生对麻风病的知识、信念和态度。2010年8月至2011年2月，对1199名就读于十年级及以上的学生（农村和城市）进行了一项横断面研究。该研究结果表明，学生对麻风病的病因、体征和症状有一定了解，但对该疾病的预防和治疗了解较少。与城市学生相比，农村学生中神话和信念更为普遍。两组学生对麻风病都表现出积极态度，30%-50%的学生持中立态度，但农村学生中的负面反应更多。总之，该研究强调要加强对学生的健康教育，并提高知识水平，以培养对麻风病的积极态度。
