Leptospirosis and its prevention: knowledge, attitude and practice of urban community in Selangor, Malaysia

Abdullah, Nor Liza; Mohammad, Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan; Shafei, Mohd Nazri; Sukeri, Surianti; Idris, Zawaha; Arifin, Wan Nor; Nozmi, Noramira; Saudi, Siti Nor Sakinah; Samsudin, Suhailah; Zainudin, Abdul-Wahab; Hamat, Rukman Awang; Ibrahim, Rahinah; Masri, Siti Norbaya; Saliluddin, Suhainizam Muhamad; Daud, Aziah; Osman, Malina; Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku

doi:10.1186/s12889-019-6981-0

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“…Very few dairy farmers had knew about transmission of leptospirosis through drinking contaminated water, infected animal urine and contaminated soil & mud (14.44 per cent), and abrasions or cuts in skin, intact skin after prolonged immersion in contaminated water and infected bulls or AI (11.67 per cent). A contrary finding was observed byAbdullah et al (2019) and indicated that majority of respondents (71.4 per cent) thought modes of transmission of leptospirosis were through contaminated food and drinks. Very less per cent of dairy farmers had knowledge about symptoms of animal & human suffering from leptospirosis.…”

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Consciousness of dairy farmers about leptospirosis disease as a zoonosis

Jadav¹,

Patel²

2021

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The study was carried out to assess the consciousness of dairy farmers about leptospirosis disease as a zoonosis. Using the simple random sampling method, 180 dairy farmers from 36 villages of 6 talukas of Panchmahals and Mahisagar districts of Gujarat state (India) were selected. The majority of dairy farmers (88.34 per cent) had medium to high level of consciousness about leptospirosis disease. The majority of the dairy farmers had very low to low level of knowledge (83.89 per cent), very high level of sensitivity (62.78 per cent) and favorable to most favorable attitude (95.55 per cent) towards the control of leptospirosis disease as a zoonosis. The relationship between education, extension participation, mass media exposure, internet exposure, professional training received, scientific orientation, innovation proneness and economic motivation of dairy farmers with their consciousness on leptospirosis disease were found to be a positive and significant. Dairy farmers can enhance their consciousness about leptospirosis disease through participation in different extension activities with using mass media, internet and other psychological variables.

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Consciousness of dairy farmers about leptospirosis disease as a zoonosis

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2021

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“…Low perceived susceptibility towards leptospirosis infection may also be due to the poor knowledge about the disease. In a study of rural and urban respondents in Selangor, 57–80.3% had poor knowledge about leptospirosis and its prevention [ 7 , 8 ]. It may also be influenced by the belief towards the disease.…”

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“…Despite the government efforts undertaken during the past several decades to increase the awareness regarding zoonotic diseases in the population, public understanding of this disease does not appear to have improved [ 6 ]. Previous studies in Malaysia found low to average knowledge, attitude and practice scores on leptospirosis [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. Misconception about the disease is also widespread [ 13 ].…”

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Perceived Severity and Susceptibility towards Leptospirosis Infection in Malaysia

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Zahiruddin

Shafei

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Background: Perceived severity and susceptibility refers to one’s belief of the seriousness and the risk of contracting a specific disease. It is an essential study in public health as it assists in the understanding of the motivating factors towards disease prevention. This qualitative study aimed to explore perceived severity and susceptibility towards leptospirosis infection among respondents in two states of Malaysia. Methods: Focus group discussions using the phenomenology approach was conducted involving 72 respondents in Selangor and Kelantan. Data were examined using content analysis. Results: Respondents perceived leptospirosis infection as severe due to its poor disease prognosis and complications. However, some rated it less severe when compared with other chronic diseases such as cancer and AIDS. Their perceptions were influenced by their knowledge about the disease, media portrayal and frequency of health campaigns by the government. All respondents believed they were not susceptible to the disease. Conclusion: The low perceived susceptibility of leptospirosis infection is a matter of concern as it may contribute to respondents’ lack of motivation towards preventing the disease. The study findings may provide the basis for health promotional activities designed to heighten public perceived threat towards leptospirosis infection and thereby improving preventive health behaviors for avoiding leptospirosis.

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“…It is considered as reemerging zoonosis in the country, with favorite weather conditions of high humidity and warm temperature allow for the long survival of the pathogens in the environment. Moreover, the disease is still endemic in Malaysia (21,22) as with the entire South East Asia sub-region, with highest prevalence in most states of Peninsular Malaysia with Kelantan, Perak, Selangor and Pahang had the highest rate (23). Unfortunately, the Malaysian data regarding the clinical epidemiology and factors associated with leptospirosis mortality is lacking despite the endemicity of the disease in the country and the expected increased burden of the disease in the future (22) and the disease is underestimated due to its underreporting and misdiagnosis (24).…”

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Determinants of prolonged hospitalization and mortality among leptospirosis patients attending tertiary care hospitals in northeastern state in peninsular Malaysia: A cross sectional retrospective analysis

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BackgroundLeptospirosis is the most common anthropozoonosis worldwide and imposes a major public health problem in many tropical countries. It is a leading cause of disease burden in form of mortality, morbidity and hospital admission. Identifying patients at high risk for mortality or for prolonged hospitalization may save lives and preserve economy. The aim of the current study is to identify significant factors associated with disease mortality and prolonged hospitalization.DesignCress-sectional retrospective study.SettingsTertiary care teaching hospitals in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia.ParticipantsAdult patients proven to have leptospirosis depending on IgM ELISA were classified into two classes depending on prolonged hospitalization (>7 days or ≤ 7 days) and mortality (fatal cases or non-fatal cases). Patients' clinico-laboratory data were compared according to these two outcomes using the appropriate statistical test.ResultsOf the 525 patients enrolled, 136 (25.9%) had prolonged hospitalization. The mean length of stay was 6.77 ± 5.68 days. Logistic regression analysis identified acute kidney injury (AKI) (OR 2.3), Jaundice (OR 2.7), elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (OR 2), and prolonged prothrombin time (PT) (OR 1.9) independently associated with prolonged hospitalization. Case fatality rate was 6.48% and around one third of fatal cases had prolonged hospitalization of more than seven days. Factors associated with leptospirosis mortality included age >40 years (p < 0.001), patients presented with tachypnea (p = 0.002), pulmonary infiltrate (p < 0.001), T-wave changes (p < 0.001), atrial fibrillation (p = 0.013), conducting abnormality (p < 0.001), chronic kidney diseases (p < 0.001), multiple organ dysfunctions (p < 0.0010), respiratory failure (p < 0.001), pneumonia (p < 0.001), sepsis (p = 0.004), low venous PH (p = 0.042), AKI (P < 0.001), elevated AST (p < 0.001) or ALT (p = 0.004), hypoalbuminemia (p < 0.001), rhabdomyolysis (p < 0.001), severe thrombocytopenia (p = 0.042), prolonged PT (p < 0.001) or prolonged aPTT (p < 0.017).ConclusionsSignificant proportion of leptospirosis patients (25.9%) had prolonged hospital stay and less proportion died (6.48%). Early identifying patients with factors associated with prolonged hospitalization and death will positively impact practitioners' decisions regarding the proper and fast course of management including ICU admission.

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Leptospirosis and its prevention: knowledge, attitude and practice of urban community in Selangor, Malaysia

Cited by 18 publications

References 20 publications

Consciousness of dairy farmers about leptospirosis disease as a zoonosis

Consciousness of dairy farmers about leptospirosis disease as a zoonosis

Perceived Severity and Susceptibility towards Leptospirosis Infection in Malaysia

Determinants of prolonged hospitalization and mortality among leptospirosis patients attending tertiary care hospitals in northeastern state in peninsular Malaysia: A cross sectional retrospective analysis

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