A single dose of rifampicin to prevent leprosy: qualitative analysis of perceptions of persons affected, contacts, community members and health professionals towards chemoprophylaxis and the impact on their attitudes in India, Nepal and Indonesia

摘要

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and the education given along with PEP on knowledge about leprosy and the attitudes and reported behaviour towards people affected by leprosy. This study is a sub-study of the Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) programme.