Knowledge on Leishmaniasis among Health Care Workers In Endemic Area

Weerakoon, Hema S; Ranawaka, Ranthilaka R.; Bandara, Weesing Mudianselage Palitha; Herath, Padmasiri; Warnasekara, Y. P. J. N.

doi:10.4038/amj.v10i1.7597

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“…However, the same data will not be included in the QEB, which will only show notification data. Lack of familiarity with the case definitions, lack of knowledge among supportive staff, lack of interest in notifications and delay of notifications are the main deficiencies associated with the surveillance system of Sri Lanka [13, 28]. Urgent attention is required to correct this problem, which will have a major impact on disease control and resource allocation.…”

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Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review

2019

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BackgroundAlthough the assessment of disease burden should be a priority for allocating resources, leptospirosis is grossly underestimated despite its true burden in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to assess the morbidity and mortality of leptospirosis based on routine surveillance data, hospital reported data and scientific publications from Sri Lanka.MethodA systematic review was carried out, and Pub Med, MEDLINE®, BIOSIS Previews, Zoological Record, Web of Science Core Collection, Current Contents Connect, KCI-Korean Journal Database, BIOSIS Citation Index, Data Citation Index, SciELO Citation Index and Google Scholar databases were searched. Quarterly epidemiological bulletin (QEB), indoor morbidity & mortality returns (IMMR) and hand searches of local literature were performed in local libraries. Forty-two relevant full texts, 32 QEBs, and 8 IMMR were included in the full text review. Adjustments were made for under diagnosis, underreporting and chance variability.ResultsThe estimated annual caseload of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka from 2008 to 2015, was 10,423, and the cumulative annual incidence of leptospirosis that required hospitalization was 52.1 (95% CI 51.7–52.6) per 100,000 people. The estimated number of annual deaths due to leptospirosis was approximately 730 (95% CI 542–980), with an estimated pooled case fatality ratio of 7.0% (95% CI 5.2–9.4). The most common organs involved were the kidney, liver and heart, with median rates of 48.7, 30, and 14.2%, respectively.ConclusionOur systematic review shows gross underestimation of the true leptospirosis burden in the national statistics of Sri Lanka, and the hospitalization rates estimated in our study were compatible with the total burden estimate of 300·6 (95% CI 96·54–604·23) per 100,000 people published previously.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12879-018-3655-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review

2019

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“…The majority of the study respondents had improved knowledge about phrase Leishmaniasis reason for Leishmaniasis disease and Leishmaniasis can be triggered on the skin only. [20,21] The existing study shows equal results. But the study was carried out in the manner of Mebrahtu et al who cited that all the study respondents were aware of the leishmaniasis disease.…”

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Knowledge and Awareness about Leishmaniasis Disease in the General Public of Quetta, Pakistan

Ahmed¹,

Jadoon²,

Waqas³

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“…Similarly, in Southern Iran, more than half of the respondents informed that microbe cause CL, and even a few 1.2% name Leishmania parasite as the causal agent of CL (24). In Sri Lanka 97.75% of the study population have good understanding of CL transmission (27).…”

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Knowledge Attitude and Practice towards Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sodo District Southern Ethiopia

Gazu¹,

Nkosi

Kebede

2022

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BackgroundIn Ethiopia, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a common infectious disease. However, existing knowledge on community awareness is scarce.ObjectiveObjectives is to access knowledge, attitude, and practices about CL in Sodo District.MethodsPrimary quantitative method using a cross-sectional descriptive approach was applied. Data were collected from face-to-face interviews held with 423 households between January to April 2018. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were obtained by aggregating responses to questions. Levels of these outcomes were determined by dichotomizing the generated scores using their mean vales. Percentages, frequency and mean values were used to descriptively understand the data. Logistic regression was used to model the binary outcomes. R Package Version 3.02 was used to conduct the statistical analysis.ResultsOf 423 participants 263 (61.9%), 226 (53.4%), and 213 (50.4%) have satisfactory knowledge, favourable attitude, and good practice about leishmaniasis. Majority are unable to identify leishmaniasis and unaware of its cause and transmission. Sandfly is considered “important biting and blood-sucking insect” by 210 (49.6%) but knowledge on biting time and breeding place was unsatisfactory. Most believed CL can be treated, is a serious problem and have a disfiguring outcome. However, most (59.3%, n=251) prefer use of traditional medication. Concerning practice, 288 (68.1%) have bed nets but personal protective measures are rarely used.ConclusionThe level of overall knowledge and attitudes and practice in the current study was not adequate. This finding implies that there is a need for intensified education regarding CL.

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Knowledge on Leishmaniasis among Health Care Workers In Endemic Area

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review

Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review

Knowledge and Awareness about Leishmaniasis Disease in the General Public of Quetta, Pakistan

Knowledge Attitude and Practice towards Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sodo District Southern Ethiopia

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