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<p>Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Leprosy in a Leprosy Endemic District, Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study</p>

Kedir Urgesa, Kidist Bobosha, Berhanu Seyoum, Biftu Geda, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Adane Mihret, Rawleigh Howe, Mirgissa Kaba, Abraham Aseffa

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy · 2020 · 21 citations · 8 references

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This study revealed unfavorable attitudes toward leprosy among the community. Having a high overall knowledge level on leprosy has been shown to support a favorable attitude toward leprosy.

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