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Leprosy Knowledge Attitude Questionnaire

The document is a questionnaire aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students and practitioners regarding leprosy. It includes sections on demographic information, knowledge about leprosy, attitudes toward leprosy, and optional practice-related questions for practitioners. The responses will be kept confidential and used for research purposes.

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Leprosy Knowledge Attitude Questionnaire

The document is a questionnaire aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students and practitioners regarding leprosy. It includes sections on demographic information, knowledge about leprosy, attitudes toward leprosy, and optional practice-related questions for practitioners. The responses will be kept confidential and used for research purposes.

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Knowledge and Attitude About Leprosy

Among Physiotherapy Students and


Practitioners
Please fill out the questionnaire below regarding your knowledge and attitude about
leprosy. The answers will remain confidential and will be used solely for research purposes.

Section A: Demographic Information


1. Age: ________

2. Gender: Male / Female / Other

3. Status: Physiotherapy Student / Practitioner

4. Year of Study / Years of Experience: ________

5. Have you attended any formal training or workshop on leprosy? Yes / No

Section B: Knowledge About Leprosy


What is the causative organism of leprosy?

a) Virus

b) Mycobacterium leprae

c) Fungus

d) I don’t know

How is leprosy transmitted?

a) Through contaminated water

b) Through mosquito bites

c) Through prolonged close contact with untreated cases

d) I don’t know

Which body parts are mainly affected by leprosy?

a) Skin and nerves


b) Bones only

c) Blood

d) I don’t know

What is the first sign of leprosy?

a) Fever

b) Light-colored patches with loss of sensation

c) Cough

d) I don’t know

Can leprosy be completely cured?

a) Yes

b) No

c) I don’t know

What is the standard treatment for leprosy?

a) Surgery

b) Multidrug therapy (MDT)

c) Herbal medicines

d) I don’t know

Is MDT available free of cost in your country?

a) Yes

b) No

c) I don’t know

What is the role of physiotherapy in leprosy management?

a) Pain relief only

b) Prevent disability, maintain joint mobility, muscle strength

c) No role

d) I don’t know
Section C: Attitude Toward Leprosy
Please indicate your level of agreement for the following statements: (Mark one option for
each statement)

Statement Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly


Agree Disagree

I feel [] [] [] [] []
comfortable
treating a
patient
diagnosed
with leprosy.

Leprosy [] [] [] [] []
patients
should be
isolated
from society.

I believe [] [] [] [] []
leprosy
patients can
fully recover
and
reintegrate
socially.

I am afraid [] [] [] [] []
of getting
infected
while
treating a
leprosy
patient.

More [] [] [] [] []
education
and training
on leprosy
should be
provided.
Section D: Practice (Optional)
For practitioners only

1. Have you ever treated a patient with leprosy? Yes / No

2. Do you follow any specific precautions when treating leprosy patients? Yes / No

If yes, specify: ___________________

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