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Public Knowledge towards Vitiligo

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  • CHULAPHAN RACHAWONG

    (Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand)

  • PREMJIT JUNTONGJIN

    (Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand)

Abstract

Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disorder. For investigating knowledge among general population towards Vitiligo, a cross-sectional questionnaire study design was done. We developed a questionnaire to collect information on knowledge of the participants. Demographic data and knowledge towards Vitiligo were recorded. Total 49 subjects completed the questionnaires. Less than one-fourth of the participants realized that it was a hereditary disease and could be triggered by psychological stress. Less than half of participants knew that Vitiligo was not associated with specific food, the nature of disease which associated with immune system, and not associated with internal organ abnormality. Not more than two-third knew that it was not a contagious disease and not caused by poor hygiene. The only question which more than 70% of the participants answered correctly was that it was not life-threatening disease. Understanding the public’s misconceptions could help in finding the solution for the negative feeling towards Vitiligo

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  • Chulaphan Rachawong & Premjit Juntongjin, 2017. "Public Knowledge towards Vitiligo," International Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, Mohammad A. H. Khan, vol. 3(2), pages 38-42.
    • Handle: RePEc:apa:ijhmss:2017:p:38-42
    DOI: 10.20469/ijhms.3.30002-2
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    1. Jirawat Sudsawart∗ & Kullaphat Pochanakul & Veena Chantarasompoch & Natcha Wattanaprapa, 2018. "Database of Folk Doctor to Provide Knowledge and Apply for Health Self-Management in Public Health Services of the Area under Responsibility of Ranong Education Center, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat Universi," International Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, Mohammad A. H. Khan, vol. 4(1), pages 1-8.
    2. Veena Chantarasompoch & Tipvarin Benjanirat & Songchat Tosayanond & Chattraporn Prapasirisin, 2017. "Study of access to health services of the elderly in Tambon Ban Khetmuang district health promotion hospital, Tambon Lat Yai, Samut Songkhram province," Journal of Advances in Health and Medical Sciences, Balachandar S. Sayapathi, vol. 3(3), pages 117-125.

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