Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) relating to avian influenza in urban and rural areas of China

Xiang, Nijuan; Shi, Ying; Wu, Jiabing; Zhang, Shunxiang; Yang, Min; Peng, Zhibin; Zhou, Lei; Zhou, Hang; Liao, Qiaohong; Yang, Huai; Li, Leilei; Yu, Zhangda; Cheng, Xin; Su, Weike; Wu, Xiaomin; Ma, Hongxia; Lu, Jianhua; McFarland, Jeffrey; Yu, Hongjie

doi:10.1186/1471-2334-10-34

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“…The interest manifested toward knowledge by the respondents is a promising factor for early improvement of practices of animal husbandry and milk processing; this general interest acts as a factor for reducing exposure, not only to Brucella spp, but also to other zoonotic pathogens. The current study found that the level of education was an important predictor and was positively associated with the adoption of preventive practices: this correlation was observed in many KAPs surveys (Xiang et al, 2010;Holt et al, 2011;Khan et al, 2013;Lindahl et al, 2015). This study can help to develop appropriate policies of preventive measures by improving the knowledge and practice of farmers in sanitation, hygiene and waste management.…”

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An Investigation of Brucellosis Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Livestock Owners in the West Bank

Awwad

Farraj

et al. 2017

CBUP

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Brucellosis is endemic in Palestine and therefore since 1998 a national program of brucellosis control has been launched. In the traditional breeding area of small ruminants, brucellosis is often reported in humans, mainly as a food borne disease. Any control strategy requires a well-functioning surveillance system, the co-operation with owners and a sustainable financial support. The aim of this study is sizing up of the current situation of knowledge, of the attitude and practice (KAP) regarding brucellosis, among sheep and goat farmers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 118 participants through an anonymous questionnaire to assess to which extent the flock owners are familiar with the knowledge and practices related to brucellosis of small ruminants. The designs of the questionnaire consider the implementation of KAP. Results shown that farmers, independent on their education, heard about brucellosis (100%) and all of them consider the washing of hands as necessary after close contact with animals or their products, and animal vaccination as being necessary to prevent brucellosis. Despite the educational level, almost all owners are aware about the risk of exposure of their family to animals infected with Brucella: they are considering the heating of cheese at boiling point and the use of gloves, as appropriate practices to reduce the exposure to Brucella. Great majorities of the participants (89.8%) have good knowledge about the transmission of Brucella from animals to humans, but only 37.3% correctly answered about the transmission of brucellosis by drinking raw milk, eating unpasteurized cheese, eating raw meat, liver, spleen and kidney or by contact with an aborted foetus and placenta fluid. Referring to the brucellosis' prevention, 83% answered that boiling of milk and cheese and wearing of gloves when handling an aborted foetus could prevent it: these answers fit with the level of knowledge. From the questioned owners, 28.8% knew that boiling the milk affect his nutritive value; 84.7% think that owners of animals and their families are more exposed to brucellosis and 11.9% of their families have been diseased. Relative good general knowledge of owners about brucellosis was recorded, but high-risk behaviors still exist. Awareness campaigns on the control and prevention of the brucellosis are success stories, and government agencies should continue the public education.UDC Classification: 614.9; DOI: http://dx

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An Investigation of Brucellosis Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Livestock Owners in the West Bank

Awwad

Farraj

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CBUP

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“…also TV, newspaper and internet were respectively noted as the most important sources of information. [16] A study done in Thailand can confirm all these results in which TV was introduced as the most efficient source of information. [19]…”

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“…In their studies, the performance of the participants was appropriate about washing hands in order to prevent from avian influenza and a significant percentage of people -even in villages- washed their hands well. [16]…”

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Knowledge, beliefs and preventive behaviors regarding Influenza A in students: A test of the health belief model

Najimi

Golshiri

2013

J Edu Health Promot

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Background:The higher prevalence rate of influenza A among adolescence emphasizes the importance of preventative strategies among this age group of population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the preventive behaviors of high school students regarding type A influenza, in Shahrekord, Iran.Materials and Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 313 high school students were enrolled. Preventive behaviors of influenza A was evaluated by components of the Health Belief Model (HBM), using a questionnaire which its reliability was verified through a pilot study (alpha score 0.8). Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics, independent t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient.Findings:Mean age of the students was 16.31 years. Knowledge, perceived severity and perceived barriers were in the modest level among the students. The highest scores were related to perceived susceptibility (75.4%) and perceived benefit (55.6%). Mass media was the main source of their information regarding influenza A.Conclusion:Considering the findings of this study and the relation between HBM components and the preventive behaviors of students, it seems that using HBM could be useful in improving preventive behaviors of influenza A among the studied population.

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“…And around 2.3 million birds had been destroyed during this period (OIE, 2013b Bangladesh is now at Pandemic alert period i.e. in Phase 3.The persons who slaughter, farm, rear, transport, sell and who are closely related with poultry are considered as high risk areas (Xiang et al, 2010). The presence in the household of dead or sick poultry acts as a risk factor (Fielding et al, 2005).…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Survey on Avian Influenza in Three Districts of Bangladesh

Sarker¹,

Sumon²,

Khan³

et al. 2016

Bangl. J. Vet. Med.

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Avian influenza (AI) could have potential public health threat in Bangladesh. The present study aimed to acquire the information on knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of the backyard and commercial poultry farmers, farm workers, live bird seller, live bird market workers and transporters, and identify risk factors related to KAP on poultry rearing and other practices pertaining to AI. This survey was conducted in Gazipur, Mymensingh (AI reported districts) and Habiganj (AI nonaffected district). A total number of 600 respondents were interviewed with a structured questionnaire prepared in Magpi and data were collected using Android smart phone. More than half (55.7%) respondents had heard about AI and mass media was the predominant source of information (46.7%). A total of 60.2% of the respondents agreed that AI is a serious and 65.7% agreed that it is a preventable disease. Regarding hygienic practices 32% respondents use disinfectant regularly and 73.2% respondents wash hands after handling of birds. Protective measures such as the use of gloves and mask were not used by 93% respondents. The results indicated a higher knowledge score among the respondents of affected areas than those of nonaffected areas. Regarding the attitude score, it was revealed that 54.5% of respondents had good attitude scores towards AI. That is understood that the majority of respondents had positive attitude towards AI. Regarding the practices score, it revealed that 49.5% had practice at a satisfactory level. The practice score was more satisfactory among the respondents of affected areas than those of non-affected areas. The information on levels of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding AI gathered in this study could provide scientific support to assist the Bangladesh government in developing strategies and health education campaigns to prevent transmission of the AI virus among the general population.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) relating to avian influenza in urban and rural areas of China

Cited by 64 publications

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An Investigation of Brucellosis Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Livestock Owners in the West Bank

An Investigation of Brucellosis Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Livestock Owners in the West Bank

Knowledge, beliefs and preventive behaviors regarding Influenza A in students: A test of the health belief model

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Survey on Avian Influenza in Three Districts of Bangladesh

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