Early detection, close contact, and attitudes toward the risk of leprosy incidence

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33024/hjk.v20i7.3714

Authors

  • Afifah Ulfa Zakiyah Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Anak Bangsa
  • Ferly Oktriyedi Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Anak Bangsa
  • Krish Naufal Anugrah Robby Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Jember
  • Taufik Kurrohman Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Anak Bangsa
  • Dedek Sutinbuk Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Anak Bangsa
  • Malinda Listari Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Anak Bangsa
  • Burkah Burkah Magister Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Anak Bangsa

Attitudes Close Contact Early Detection Leprosy Risk

Abstract

Background: Leprosy remains a public health problem because it is associated with transmission, delayed diagnosis, disability, and social stigma. Early detection, close contact with leprosy patients, and community attitudes toward prevention are important factors in controlling transmission. In areas with active case findings, these factors need to be analyzed to strengthen contact tracing, screening, health education, and prevention programs..

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between early detection, close contact, and attitudes toward the risk of leprosy incidence.

Method: This analytical observational study used a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 216 respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The independent variables were early detection, close contact, and attitudes toward leprosy prevention, while the dependent variable was the risk of leprosy incidence. Data were analyzed statistically using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of p < 0.05.

Results: The results showed that most respondents had poor early detection (59.7%), did not have close contact history (62.5%), and had negative attitudes toward leprosy prevention (63.4%). Bivariate analysis showed significant relationships between early detection and the risk of leprosy incidence (p = 0.001; OR = 0.309), close contact and the risk of leprosy incidence (p < 0.001; OR = 5.034), and attitudes toward leprosy prevention and the risk of leprosy incidence (p = 0.001; OR = 0.135).

Conclusion: Early detection, close contact, and attitudes were significantly associated with the risk of leprosy incidence. Strengthening early case detection, improving contact tracing, and developing positive community attitudes toward leprosy prevention are needed to support leprosy control programs.

 

Keywords: Attitudes; Close Contact; Early Detection; Leprosy Risk.

 

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