22

If yes, how did you hear of the disease?

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23

Why do you call it by that name?

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24

Do you know anybody who has been affected by the disease

Yes……………………………………………………...

No………………………………………………………

1

2

25

What signs and symptoms do you associate with a suspected case?

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26

What in your opinion causes the disease?

Natural……………………………………………….

Supernatural………………………………………….

Both 01 and 02………………………………………

1

2

3

27

How do you react towards anyone who suffers from the disease?

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Community Perceptions about BU

28

Name possible ways in which wounds come about

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29

How are (types of) wounds categorised in your community?

30

What are the bases for the categorisation of wounds in your community?

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31

What kinds of wounds would you call Buruli ulcer? (local name)

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32

How different are Buruli ulcer wounds from other wounds?

………………………………………………………………

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33

How does your community see people with BU wounds?

………………………………………………………………

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34

Would you interact with someone who suffers from BU?

Yes………………………………………………………

No……………………………………………………….

Don’t Know……………………………………………..

1

2

3

34

Do you consider BU as an infectious disease?

Yes………………………………………………………

No……………………………………………………….

Don’t Know……………………………………………..

1

2

3

36

Do you regard BU as a health problem?

Yes………………………………………………………

No……………………………………………………….

Don’t Know……………………………………………..

1

2

3

37

Is Buruli ulcer curable?

Yes………………………………………………………

No……………………………………………………….

Don’t Know……………………………………………..

1

2

3