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The Sociodemographic Risk Factors Associated With Cutaneous Leishmaniasis of the Hazara Community of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Community Drivers ofTropical medicine and infectious disease · 2026Article
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis: emerging insights in epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- The Sociodemographic Risk Factors Associated With Cutaneous Leishmaniasis of the Hazara Community of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background/Aim: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a protozoan disease transmitted by sandflies, causing skin lesions and scars. In Pakistan, the Hazara community in Balochistan is significantly affected, with over 400,000 cases reported in 2016. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding CL in 216 participants, exploring environmental and sociodemographic influences. Methods: An IRB-approved cross-sectional study was conducted via a KAP survey among the Hazara community ( Results: Among them, 63.9% had CL, but only 38.4% could define it accurately, and 19% knew preventive measures. Female participants and those with lower education had fewer positive attitudes, while urban residents demonstrated better practices. University graduates exhibited positive attitudes but poorer practices compared to those with primary education. Despite high awareness of CL's treatability, gaps in knowledge and preventive behaviors were evident. Gender, education, socioeconomic status, and housing location were significantly associated with attitudes and practices, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve awareness and prevention. Conclusion: In conclusion, while awareness of CL's treatability was high, there were significant gaps in knowledge of symptoms, preventive measures, and good practices. Gender, socioeconomic status, education level, and housing location were significantly associated with attitudes and practices toward CL, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve knowledge and preventive behaviors.
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