Community knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward cutaneous leishmaniasis in central Ethiopia

The level of knowledge, attitude and practices towards CL in the study area is very low. Good knowledge, positive attitude and good practice were associated with younger age, formal education, absence of open defecation, and crack-filling behavior. Poor knowledge, attitude and practice of the study communities in the study area emphasize the need to initiate health education and awareness campaigns to reduce cutaneous leishmaniasis.