A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION REGARDING VITILIGO AMONG ADULTS AT SANIYASIKUPPAM , PUDUCHERRY

Background : Vitiligo is an acquired , pigmentary anomaly of the skin characterized by depigmented white patches surrounded by a normal or a hyperpigmented border. Understanding the perspective on vitiligo enables us to focus on their knowledge and train them to disseminate accurate information to the Public. A Positive Attitude . low perception of Vitiligo will reduce the psychological burden on the clients/ patients and deliver better clinical outcomes.

Methods: The study design was an Descriptive study.30 samples fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria in this study.

Results: Data was analysed using inferential statistics.The findings reveals that majority of the adults 23[76.7%] had inadequate level of knowledge,23[73.3%] had unfavourable attitude, 25[83.3%]had low level of perception.

Conclusion : This study implies that on the content of study investigator have assessed the knowledge , Attitude and Perception among adults.It is concluded that the adults have Inadequate knowledge Poor attitude and Low perception towards Vitiligo.