Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh.
We assessed zoonotic tuberculosis (zTB) knowledge and prevention and control practices of 404 cattle handlers via a survey in three dairy-intensive districts of Bangladesh. Most respondents were aged 30-49 (52%) and male (95%). Almost all (99%) recognized the important public health burden of tuberc...
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| author | Sk Shaheenur Islam Tanzida Begum Rumi S M Lutful Kabir A K M Anisur Rahman Md Mahmudul Hasan Faisal Robiul Islam Adri G M van der Zanden Michael P Ward Allen G Ross Zeaur Rahim |
| author_facet | Sk Shaheenur Islam Tanzida Begum Rumi S M Lutful Kabir A K M Anisur Rahman Md Mahmudul Hasan Faisal Robiul Islam Adri G M van der Zanden Michael P Ward Allen G Ross Zeaur Rahim |
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| description | We assessed zoonotic tuberculosis (zTB) knowledge and prevention and control practices of 404 cattle handlers via a survey in three dairy-intensive districts of Bangladesh. Most respondents were aged 30-49 (52%) and male (95%). Almost all (99%) recognized the important public health burden of tuberculosis in Bangladesh, however, most (58%) had inadequate knowledge about zTB transmission to humans. Inappropriate practices such as: not using protective equipment (98%); smoking, drinking or eating food whilst working with cattle (69%); and sharing the same premises with animals (83%) were identified. Cattle handlers educated at secondary or higher levels were 2.82- (95% CI: 1.59-5.10) and 5.15 times (95% CI: 1.74-15.20) more likely to have adequate knowledge of control and prevention activities compared to those with no formal education. Those who had reared animals for 1-5 years were 2.67 times (95% CI: 1.44-4.91) more likely to have adequate knowledge, compared to those who reared animals for >15 years. Cattle handlers with a monthly incomes of 10,000-20,000 taka were significantly (Odds Ratio = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.14-0.92) less likely to have adequate knowledge compared to those with monthly incomes <10,000 taka. Cattle handlers with high school or higher education were 6.98 times (95% CI: 2.47-19.71) more likely to use appropriate zTB control and prevention practices compared to those without formal education. Those who had reared animals for 1-5 years, 6-10 years and 11-15 years were 2.72- (95% CI: 1.42-5.24), 2.49- (95% CI: 1.29-4.77) and 2.86 times (95% CI: 1.13-7.23) more likely to apply appropriate practices compared to those who reared animals for >15 years. Overall, education, duration of cattle rearing and monthly income predicted zTB knowledge and practices. There is an urgent need to educate those at high-risk of zTB transmission on issues including the handling of infected animals, and general hygiene. A One Health approach, to support the Sustainable Development Goals and the End TB strategy, appears to be the way forward. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5de6cd3bcd074778a9fb741ae2fe5eb22022-12-21T19:09:13ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases1935-27271935-27352021-04-01154e000939410.1371/journal.pntd.0009394Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh.Sk Shaheenur IslamTanzida Begum RumiS M Lutful KabirA K M Anisur RahmanMd Mahmudul Hasan FaisalRobiul IslamAdri G M van der ZandenMichael P WardAllen G RossZeaur RahimWe assessed zoonotic tuberculosis (zTB) knowledge and prevention and control practices of 404 cattle handlers via a survey in three dairy-intensive districts of Bangladesh. Most respondents were aged 30-49 (52%) and male (95%). Almost all (99%) recognized the important public health burden of tuberculosis in Bangladesh, however, most (58%) had inadequate knowledge about zTB transmission to humans. Inappropriate practices such as: not using protective equipment (98%); smoking, drinking or eating food whilst working with cattle (69%); and sharing the same premises with animals (83%) were identified. Cattle handlers educated at secondary or higher levels were 2.82- (95% CI: 1.59-5.10) and 5.15 times (95% CI: 1.74-15.20) more likely to have adequate knowledge of control and prevention activities compared to those with no formal education. Those who had reared animals for 1-5 years were 2.67 times (95% CI: 1.44-4.91) more likely to have adequate knowledge, compared to those who reared animals for >15 years. Cattle handlers with a monthly incomes of 10,000-20,000 taka were significantly (Odds Ratio = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.14-0.92) less likely to have adequate knowledge compared to those with monthly incomes <10,000 taka. Cattle handlers with high school or higher education were 6.98 times (95% CI: 2.47-19.71) more likely to use appropriate zTB control and prevention practices compared to those without formal education. Those who had reared animals for 1-5 years, 6-10 years and 11-15 years were 2.72- (95% CI: 1.42-5.24), 2.49- (95% CI: 1.29-4.77) and 2.86 times (95% CI: 1.13-7.23) more likely to apply appropriate practices compared to those who reared animals for >15 years. Overall, education, duration of cattle rearing and monthly income predicted zTB knowledge and practices. There is an urgent need to educate those at high-risk of zTB transmission on issues including the handling of infected animals, and general hygiene. A One Health approach, to support the Sustainable Development Goals and the End TB strategy, appears to be the way forward.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009394 |
| spellingShingle | Sk Shaheenur Islam Tanzida Begum Rumi S M Lutful Kabir A K M Anisur Rahman Md Mahmudul Hasan Faisal Robiul Islam Adri G M van der Zanden Michael P Ward Allen G Ross Zeaur Rahim Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| title | Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh. |
| title_full | Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh. |
| title_fullStr | Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh. |
| title_short | Zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of Bangladesh. |
| title_sort | zoonotic tuberculosis knowledge and practices among cattle handlers in selected districts of bangladesh |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009394 |
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