Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study
Brucellosis is recognized as a significant global zoonotic infection that disproportionately affects low-income settings. A community cross-sectional survey was carried out in a rural setting of northwest Iran between February and May 2023. Rural individuals were interviewed according to a questionn...
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| author | Abbas Abbasi-Ghahramanloo Reza Ebrahimoghli Mohammad Ebrahimnejad Negin Gholizadeh Eslam Moradi-Asl |
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| description | Brucellosis is recognized as a significant global zoonotic infection that disproportionately affects low-income settings. A community cross-sectional survey was carried out in a rural setting of northwest Iran between February and May 2023. Rural individuals were interviewed according to a questionnaire with questions about demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to human brucellosis. We employed descriptive statistics to study knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns. In addition, we applied a multivariable logistic regression model to assess potential predictors of knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to brucellosis using odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Among 700 participants, 91.1% were aware of brucellosis, and 85.7% identified cows, sheep, and goats as primary transmission sources. 75.6% and 78.7% recognized transmission risks via unpasteurized and raw milk products. 60.5% understood the benefits of boiling milk and using gloves. Attitudinally, 64.3% perceived higher risk for livestock owners and supported practices like milk pasteurization (70.5%), protective gear (84.4%), handwashing (92.2%), and animal vaccination (71.0%). 90% expressed a need for more information. In practice, 44.8% exclusively consumed boiled and pasteurized milk, 37.8% consumed fresh cheese, and 92.2% solely consumed thoroughly cooked animal meat. Logistic regression revealed that higher education and no prior history of the disease correlated with good knowledge and attitudes, while older participants displayed inappropriate practices compared to their younger counterparts. This study highlights the reasonably high awareness of brucellosis, particularly regarding transmission sources and preventive measures. However, the gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices still exist, with education level emerging as a significant factor. To improve prevention practices, tailored interventions addressing age-related disparities are necessary. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-59079620eb35444cb40a8253f7c98c9c2024-04-04T05:06:41ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-03-01106e28041Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional studyAbbas Abbasi-Ghahramanloo0Reza Ebrahimoghli1Mohammad Ebrahimnejad2Negin Gholizadeh3Eslam Moradi-Asl4Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, IranDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, IranStudents Research Committee, Faculty of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, IranStudents Research Committee, Faculty of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; Corresponding authorDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; Arthropod-Borne Diseases Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; Corresponding author. Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.Brucellosis is recognized as a significant global zoonotic infection that disproportionately affects low-income settings. A community cross-sectional survey was carried out in a rural setting of northwest Iran between February and May 2023. Rural individuals were interviewed according to a questionnaire with questions about demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to human brucellosis. We employed descriptive statistics to study knowledge, attitudes, and practice patterns. In addition, we applied a multivariable logistic regression model to assess potential predictors of knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to brucellosis using odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Among 700 participants, 91.1% were aware of brucellosis, and 85.7% identified cows, sheep, and goats as primary transmission sources. 75.6% and 78.7% recognized transmission risks via unpasteurized and raw milk products. 60.5% understood the benefits of boiling milk and using gloves. Attitudinally, 64.3% perceived higher risk for livestock owners and supported practices like milk pasteurization (70.5%), protective gear (84.4%), handwashing (92.2%), and animal vaccination (71.0%). 90% expressed a need for more information. In practice, 44.8% exclusively consumed boiled and pasteurized milk, 37.8% consumed fresh cheese, and 92.2% solely consumed thoroughly cooked animal meat. Logistic regression revealed that higher education and no prior history of the disease correlated with good knowledge and attitudes, while older participants displayed inappropriate practices compared to their younger counterparts. This study highlights the reasonably high awareness of brucellosis, particularly regarding transmission sources and preventive measures. However, the gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices still exist, with education level emerging as a significant factor. To improve prevention practices, tailored interventions addressing age-related disparities are necessary.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024040726BrucellosisDeveloping countriesNeglected tropical diseasesIran |
| spellingShingle | Abbas Abbasi-Ghahramanloo Reza Ebrahimoghli Mohammad Ebrahimnejad Negin Gholizadeh Eslam Moradi-Asl Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study Heliyon Brucellosis Developing countries Neglected tropical diseases Iran |
| title | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and practices regarding brucellosis in a rural population a cross sectional study |
| topic | Brucellosis Developing countries Neglected tropical diseases Iran |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024040726 |
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