Silatham Sermrittirong

Addressing Stigma Related to Leprosy: Lessons from an Intervention Study in Thailand

Silatham Sermrittirong, Wim H Van Brakel, J. F. G. Bunders-Aelen, Niorn Ariyothai & Nareumol Chaidee · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: This study was conducted to develop de-stigmatising interventions aiming to reduce stigma related to leprosy; to improve the quality of life of the people affected; and to draw out lessons on how to set up such interventions elsewhere. Study Design: Intervention study. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/13295

Assessing the Attitudes and Perceptions of Community Members and Health Workers Regarding Leprosy Stigma

Silatham Sermrittirong, Wim H. Van Brakel, Siramas Rodchan, Suwit Nuncho & J. F. G. Bunders-Aelen · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: To examine the attitudes and the perceptions of community members and health workers towards leprosy, to study possible determinants of stigma and to provide baseline data for those who are interested in launching de-stigmatising interventions. Study Design: Cross-sectional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/11897

The Effectiveness of De-stigmatising Interventions

Silatham Sermrittirong, Wim H. Van Brakel, J. F. G. Bunders-Aelen, Gomes Unarat & Pojana Thanyakittikul · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: This study on leprosy was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the de-stigmatising interventions which were launched by three different groups of people. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Raj Pracha Samasai Institute and Chaiyaphum provi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/13296