Table 1 Distribution of knowledge items on leptospirosis
|  | n = 315 |
|---|---|
Knowledge items | Correct n (%)a |
General knowledge: | |
1. Rat urine disease is also known as leptospirosis | 104 (33.0) |
2. This disease is caused by bacteria | 212 (67.3) |
3. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease | 202 (64.1) |
4. Can be detected through blood test | 177 (56.2) |
5. Modes of transmission: | |
 i) Body wound | 175 (55.6) |
 ii) Eyes | 100 (31.7) |
 iii) Nose | 120 (30.0) |
 iv) Mouth | 138 (43.8) |
 v) Contaminated food | 225 (71.4) |
 vi) Contaminated drink | 225 (71.4) |
 vii) Handshake with infected person | 131 (41.6) |
6. Signs: | |
 i) Fever | 261 (82.9) |
 ii) Myalgia | 203 (64.4) |
 iii) Jaundice | 122 (38.7) |
7. Complication: | |
 i) Death | 257 (81.6) |
 ii) Breathing difficulty | 129 (41.0) |
 iii) Kidney failure | 121 (38.4) |
 iv) Liver damage | 115 (36.5) |
8. Prevention: | |
 i) Make sure household compound free of waste | 248 (78.7) |
 ii) Avoid wading in flooding area | 213 (67.6) |
 iii) Keep personal hygiene | 242 (76.8) |
 iv) Drink clean water | 246 (78.1) |
 v) Wear gloves while working | 193 (61.3) |
 vi) Avoid swimming in contaminated water body | 277 (87.9) |