• Arulmozhi.T
• K. Natarajaseenivasan

Abstract: Leptospirosis is an acute infection of human with worldwide in distribution. To understand the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Leptospirosis, a cross- sectional study was conducted among risk population in periphery of South Chennai in India. Of the total 208 participants, 42 (20.2%) were known about leptospirosis. Only less than 16 (7.7%) participants were aware about transmitting agent Rat. Almost all the population participated in this study was involved in any of the risk factor involved in disease transmission like working without gloves and boots, and cleaning open sewers and garbage. Among the participants 208 (100%) reported seeing animals visible around house during daytime and also there houses were surrounded by more animals (91.1%). 182 (87.5%) of participant House was located low land whereas 26 (12.5%) was at High land location. Most of the participant house surroundings was wet it was around182 (87.5%). All the participants are using at least any one activity to prevent rodent population including trap and poison. Based on findings it is known that knowledge about disease was very poor measures to be taken to improve awareness and also for good practices.

Leptospirosis, zoonosis, KAP, Risk population.

"KAP of leptospirosis from South Chennai among construction worker", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.160-166, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812221.pdf

"KAP of leptospirosis from South Chennai among construction worker", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp160-166, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812221.pdf