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Understanding their living conditions, health practices, knowledge, and felt needs is essential for planning effective interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 138 PAL residing in a resettlement colony. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, housing conditions, health practices, knowledge regarding leprosy, and perceived needs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All participants belonged to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. Most resided in semi-pakka houses (77.5%), with 60.1% reporting unsafe construction and 46.4% inadequate living space. 73.2% reported no knowledge about the disease causation. The most common felt needs were free medical services (61.6%), housing support (19.6%), and livelihood opportunities (15.9%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PAL face multiple vulnerabilities arising from poverty, inadequate housing, risky health practices, and poor disease knowledge. 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