Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Cutaneous Leishmaniasis as a Neglected Tropical Disease among the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Systematic review assesses knowledge, attitudes, and practices about cutaneous leishmaniasis, indicating gaps in public awareness.

General population shows 54.5% good knowledge of cutaneous leishmaniasis, with regional variations.
Positive attitudes toward cutaneous leishmaniasis are observed in 56.2% of participants in included studies.
Practices regarding prevention were estimated at 49.5%, highlighting the need for improvement.
Educational interventions are essential in endemic regions to enhance knowledge, attitudes, and practices about cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Jahromi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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