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Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Social Perspectives Among Leprosy-Affected Individuals in a Rehabilitation Colony in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Komrraju S, Sathyanath D, Kumar N, et al. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). 2025;

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Abstract

Background:

Leprosy persists as a social and health issue in India, requiring validated tools to evaluate perspectives on stigma, knowledge, and needs. This study developed and validated a questionnaire with domains: sociodemographics, living conditions, health status and practices, knowledge about leprosy, and felt needs and priorities.

Methods:

Cross-sectional validation with 138 participants from Antulay Nagar, Pune, January–June 2024. Content validity via expert panel (I-CVI, S-CVI/Ave). Construct validity using EFA (KMO = 0.82, Bartlett’s χ² = 1265.4, P < 0.001). Reliability with Cronbach’s alpha.

Results:

I-CVI 0.75–1.00, S-CVI/Ave 0.90; three items revised. Five factors emerged with loadings >0.60. Cronbach’s alpha 0.79–0.88.

Conclusion:

The questionnaire is valid and reliable for assessing social perspectives in leprosy settings.

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Komrraju S

Sathyanath D

Kumar N