Development, validation and reliability of knowledge, attitudes and practice questionnaire for people affected by leprosy reactions

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ID21189252
AutoresArris Maulana (0000-0002-8388-3114, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Asiyah T Maulana (VU University Amsterdam), Annisa Ika Putri (0000-0002-4398-3567, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, autor de correspondencia), Brittney S Mengistu (0000-0003-2240-0841, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Shannon L Walker (0000-0002-2034-8376, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), Stephen L Walker (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), Ruth M H Peters (0000-0002-7842-3121, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Año2025
Volumen20
Número1
Páginas2501163-2501163
Fecha de publicación2025-12-31
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaGlobal Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17441692.2025.2501163
PMID40356216
OpenAlexW4410332241
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas46

Leprosy reactions occur in 20-50% of people affected by leprosy. Previous studies have shown that lack of awareness and understanding of leprosy reactions among affected individuals and healthcare workers. This study aims to design and validate a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) questionnaire to assess understanding of leprosy reactions among leprosy-affected individuals. This study employed a sequential exploratory design in three phases. During interviews, affected individuals expressed dissatisfaction with the level of information provided by medical practitioners regarding leprosy reactions. People affected by leprosy reactions shared experiences of frustration, treatment barriers, and difficulties with daily activities during interviews and workshops. The pilot test with eight affected individuals let to the removal of one question, the addition of a new question, and adjustment to wording and instructions. Cronbach's alpha was calculated based on data collected from 63 individuals. The overall Cronbach's alpha was 0.71. The final KAP questionnaire consists of 39 questions, is considered clear and acceptable by users and can therefore be used to measure the KAP of individuals with leprosy reactions in Indonesia. KAP questionnaires have the potential to identify gaps in understanding of leprosy reactions and are expected to be helpful in assessing the effectiveness of interventions

Environmental health · Family medicine · Leprosy · Applied Psychology · Health Education and Validation · Health, Nursing, Elderly Care · Leprosy Research and Treatment · Medicine · Psychology