Sivaramakrishnan Sangaiah

Background: Vitiligo is an acquired skin disorder caused due to destruction of melanocytes which clinically presents with well defined depigmented macules and patches with or without white hairs. The present study is an attempt to document the prevalent knowledge and attitude in the general public regarding this disease and to identify the determinants of good/poor knowledge and attitude. Aim: To assess Knowledge, attitude and behaviour study of vitiligo among general population attending skin outpatient department (OPD) of Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study, which was conducted at dermatology OPD in Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai 2021 after ethical committee approval. About 80 patients attending OPD were included in study to whom questionnaire was asked and data was collected and analysed. Keywords: Vitiligo, Knowledge, Attitude & Behaviour