Evaluation Leprosy knowledge of populations who lived in 6 Leprosy endemic villages of health service network 2 in 2013

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study how much the knowledge on Leprosy disease of populations who lived in 6 villages Leprosy endemic villages in health service network area 2 in 2013. The villages were Moo 9 Tambon Kongkrailas, Moo 2 Tambon Krainai of Kongkrailas district, Sukhothai province, Moo 3 Tambon Bankrang of Muang district, Moo 15 Tambon Bangdong of Chattrakran, district Phitsanulok province, Moo 5 Tambon Phetlakorn of Nongpai district and Moo 5 Tambon Wangchomphu of Muang district, Phetchabun province. The total studies populations were 320. Data was collect was from standard questionnaire form of the Rajprachasamasai Institute which composed of 10 items. The criteria for adequate knowledge was to correct all 1st - 6th answer. The overall results revealed 217 peoples (67.81%) who have made corrected answer needed. As Leprosy knowledge of populations in community was important, the community, therefore must participate in promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of Leprosy patients. Meanwhile, public health officers to coordinate with government and private sector in order to provide continuous support and facility to the community.