Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of dog owners to rabies disease in Kahama town council, Shinyanga region, Tanzania

Iddi, Shabani; Mlenga, Farida; Hamasaki, Kayo; Mwita, Stanley; Konje, Eveline

doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0011580

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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccine usage among small ruminant farmers in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

Islam,

Mondal,

Auwul

et al. 2024

Vet World

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Background and Aim: Small ruminants require vaccines to prevent and manage diseases. Unfortunately, no studies have been conducted in Bangladesh to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of small ruminant farmers (SRF) regarding vaccine use against infectious diseases, affecting the success of vaccination campaigns. The present study aims to assess SRF’s KAP regarding vaccines, revealing gaps and barriers to efficient vaccination. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and twenty-eight SRF in northern Bangladesh were surveyed in a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from random participants through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. KAP levels were categorized as “good” or “poor” and “positive” or “negative” using a scoring method with a 60% cutoff. The analysis comprised the utilization of descriptive statistics as well as logistic regression models. Results: Results showed that most participants were female (60.5%), aged 31–40 (34.2%), with secondary education (28.1%), and vaccination training (22.8%). While 75% knew about vaccines, only 37.3% understood their role in preventing infectious diseases, and 63.6% in reducing antibiotic use 68.4% of farmers were aware of negative drawbacks, and 61.8% reported vaccinating their herds. About 42.1% of the farmers had good knowledge, 52.6% had a positive attitude, and 22.8% followed good practices. Female farmers with graduate degrees and 6–10 years of goat farming experience, but not those with vaccination training, demonstrated stronger knowledge. Female farmers with a graduate degree and 6–10 years of goat farming experience displayed positive attitudes. Female goat farmers from Thakurgaon had a higher likelihood of following good vaccination practices than those with vaccination training. Conclusion: The study unearths disparities in KAP scores among farmers. To effectively address KAP gaps concerning vaccine usage and prevent potential infectious diseases, it is essential to design focused educational and training programs. About 52.6% of SRF hold a positive view toward vaccines. Keywords: Bangladesh, knowledge, attitudes, and practices, small ruminant farmers, vaccine use.

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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccine usage among small ruminant farmers in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

Islam,

Mondal,

Auwul

et al. 2024

Vet World

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Investigating factors influencing rabies protective practices among dog owners in the endemic southern zone of sarawak, malaysia: establishing baseline data for future outbreak management

Bihos,

Jiee,

Lim

et al. 2024

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Background Since 2017, the state of Sarawak in Malaysia has been in a relentless battle to contain the rabies outbreak, with 79 recorded cases of human rabies and 72 fatalities. This study, therefore, is not just an investigation but a call to action to understand the factors influencing rabies protective practices among dog owners in the southern zone of Sarawak, Malaysia. Methodology This comprehensive study, conducted in the southern zone of Sarawak from January to August 2024, involved 295 dog owners aged 18 and above residing in urban and rural areas with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnic groups. Researchers used a range of statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, Pearson's chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and binary logistic regression to analyse data and identify predictors influencing rabies protective practices, with a significance level of p<0.05 for all analyses. The thoroughness of the study ensures the reliability of the findings. Results . Among the 295 respondents, the average age was 40.5 ± 13.5 years. The majority of respondents, 76 (25.8%), were aged 30–39 years. Of the participants, 164 (55.6%) were female, 109 (36.9%) were of Iban ethnicity, 130 (44.1%) had tertiary education, and 169 (57.3%) resided in rural areas. Regarding rabies awareness, 149 (50.5%) strongly agreed that dogs can spread rabies, while 115 (30.0%) agreed that the symptoms of rabies in dogs are easily recognisable. Additionally, 147 (40.8%) strongly supported the idea that vaccinating all stray dogs is the most effective way to control the spread of rabies. Good rabies protective practices were significantly associated with the level of knowledge (p < 0.001) and attitude level (p < 0.002). Specifically, those with good knowledge and a positive attitude were likelier to exhibit good rabies protective practices. Conclusion Strong knowledge, positive attitudes, and effective practices related to rabies prevention among dog owners in Southern Sarawak provide an opportunity for local government and non-governmental organisations to improve rabies control through community education, regular vaccination campaigns, and professional training. These efforts can help put an end to the rabies outbreak in Sarawak.

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of dog owners to rabies disease in Kahama town council, Shinyanga region, Tanzania

Cited by 2 publications

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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccine usage among small ruminant farmers in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccine usage among small ruminant farmers in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

Investigating factors influencing rabies protective practices among dog owners in the endemic southern zone of sarawak, malaysia: establishing baseline data for future outbreak management

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