Toxoplasma Sero-Prevalence and Related Knowledge Survey in Pregnant Women and University Staff

Obaid, Hiro M.

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2019.802.330

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“…These findings were similar with those studies on pregnant women reported in the United . Indeed, a high level of education could be a protective feature for toxoplasmosis during the pregnancy period of female (Obaid, 2019).…”

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First report of knowledge and practices towards toxoplasmosis among cat owners: A cross‐sectional survey in Bangladesh

Uddin

Hasan

Hossain

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Zoonoses and Public Health

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Raising awareness about Toxoplasma gondii infection among cat owners in Bangladesh is indispensable to formulate persuasive management tactics to avoid zoonotic infections from pet cats. However, to the authors' best knowledge, no studies have been performed in Bangladesh to determine knowledge and practices of toxoplasmosis in cat owners. Therefore, the objectives of the current study were to cover this research gap. We carried out a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh from June 2020 through December 2021. A structured online questionnaire was distributed to cat owners, which were voluntarily completed by them. The questionnaire included socio-demographic data, aetiology, transmissions, clinical signs, and preventive practices towards toxoplasmosis. Overall, 1,019 cat owners participated voluntarily in the cross-sectional survey. Among them, 793 (77.82%) participants showed poor knowledge regarding toxoplasmosis. Under specific knowledge sections, 62.51% of the participants revealed incorrect knowledge that toxoplasmosis was a zoonotic disease. In the same way, (72.03-85.77) % of the cat owners were unaware that the disease could be transmitted from improperly washed vegetables, raw or undercooked meat and fish, and contaminated water and milk with cat faeces. Respondents' age, education, occupation, residence type, and marital status were significantly (p < .05) associated with their knowledge level. Besides, 94.11% of cat owners had a good practice level.They followed good practices in different issues; however, they practiced those activities without knowing their impacts on disease control. Cat owners' age, education,

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“…Education is a crucial factor for improving awareness and preventive measures of zoonotic diseases including toxoplasmosis (Ait Hamou & Laboudi, 2021). Indeed, a high level of education could be a protective feature for toxoplasmosis during the pregnancy period of female (Obaid, 2019).…”

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First report of knowledge and practices towards toxoplasmosis among cat owners: A cross‐sectional survey in Bangladesh

Uddin

Hasan

Hossain

et al. 2022

Zoonoses and Public Health

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An analytical study on the awareness and practice relating toxoplasmosis among pregnant women in Casablanca, Morocco

Hamou

Laboudi

2021

BMC Public Health

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Background Although toxoplasmosis is asymptomatic in most cases among pregnant women, it may cause newborn abortions and birth defects if the infection occurs during pregnancy. Therefore, raising awareness and promoting good practices of pregnant women towards toxoplasmosis disease is essential to avoid infection during pregnancy. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to assess toxoplasmosis awareness and its risk-related behavior pregnant women who attended public health centers in one of the biggest Moroccan cities: Casablanca. Methods A structured questionnaire was used to collect data including socio-demographics data, awareness of etiology, modes of transmission and preventive practices towards toxoplasmosis. Results This study survey showed that among 390 pregnant women interviewed, 41.2% reported having heard or read information regarding toxoplasmosis. Only 8.1% of them knew that toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii, and 13.7% of those who gave a correct answer were aware that the host of toxoplasmosis is cats. There is a significant statistical association between age, level of education and profession of pregnant women and toxoplasmosis awareness. Despite of the majority of the interviewed pregnant women had had effective preventive practices towards toxoplasmosis, 17.4% of pregnant women were convinced that Toxoplasmosis can transmit to the fetus and 14.3% stated it is asymptomatic in most cases. Conclusion This study highlights the low level of knowledge and awareness of toxoplasmosis among pregnant women in Casablanca/Morocco. Therefore, a special education program targeting all women during their reproductive age is necessary.

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Toxoplasma Sero-Prevalence and Related Knowledge Survey in Pregnant Women and University Staff

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First report of knowledge and practices towards toxoplasmosis among cat owners: A cross‐sectional survey in Bangladesh

First report of knowledge and practices towards toxoplasmosis among cat owners: A cross‐sectional survey in Bangladesh

An analytical study on the awareness and practice relating toxoplasmosis among pregnant women in Casablanca, Morocco

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