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A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION REGARDING VITILIGO AMONG ADULTS AT SANIYASIKUPPAM , PUDUCHERRY

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.11, No. 05)

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Page : 1150-1159

Keywords : Vitiligo Knowledge Attitude Perception;

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Abstract

Background : Vitiligo is an acquired , pigmentary anomaly of the skin characterized by depigmented white patches surrounded by a normal or a hyperpigmented border. Understanding the perspective on vitiligo enables us to focus on their knowledge and train them to disseminate accurate information to the Public. A Positive Attitude . low perception of Vitiligo will reduce the psychological burden on the clients/ patients and deliver better clinical outcomes. Methods: The study design was an Descriptive study.30 samples fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria in this study. Results: Data was analysed using inferential statistics.The findings reveals that majority of the adults 23[76.7%] had inadequate level of knowledge,23[73.3%] had unfavourable attitude, 25[83.3%]had low level of perception. Conclusion : This study implies that on the content of study investigator have assessed the knowledge , Attitude and Perception among adults.It is concluded that the adults have Inadequate knowledge Poor attitude and Low perception towards Vitiligo.

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