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April 24, 2026American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Leishmaniasis among Healthcare Professionals at Three Tertiary Hospitals in Bhutan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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TDThinley DorjiMTMonu TamangKCKinley Choki

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Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and practices regarding leishmaniasis among healthcare professionals, indicating significant gaps.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to leishmaniasis among healthcare professionals in Bhutan.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study among healthcare professionals in tertiary hospitals in Bhutan
  • Scored knowledge based on correct responses to questions about leishmaniasis
  • Analyzed associations between reading national guidelines and knowledge levels.
  • Only 13.8% of participants demonstrated good knowledge about leishmaniasis
  • The median knowledge score was 6 out of 20, indicating a lack of understanding of key aspects.
  • A significant association was found between reading national guidelines and having good knowledge.

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Dorji et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb084f553a5433e34b369fhttps://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.25-0723
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