Table 3. Cognitive component items (9 items).
| S. No | Selected Items | Median | IQR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I think leprosy is a curse and a punishment | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Children of leprosy patients invariably develop leprosy | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Most workers in leprosy hospitals usually contract the disease | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | Deformities are an inescapable consequence of leprosy | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | The commonest presentation of leprosy is deformed limbs | 4 | 2 |
| 14 | There are no career prospects as far as nursing practice in leprosy hospital is concerned | 5 | 3 |
| 16 | It is possible for me to have leprosy if I treat leprosy patients | 5 | 3 |
| 22 | It possible to manage leprosy like any other disease in the general health service | 9 | 3 |
| 27 | Leprosy is curable | 10 | 3 |
1 = extremely unfavorable and 11 = extremely favorable