Knowledge, protective behaviours, and perception of Lyme disease in an area of emerging risk: results from a cross-sectional survey of adults in Ottawa, Ontario

Knowledge, protective behaviours, and perception of Lyme disease in an area of emerging risk: results from a cross-sectional survey of adults in Ottawa, Ontario

Abstract Background The number of Lyme disease risk areas in Canada is growing. In regions with emerging tick populations, it is important to emphasize peridomestic risk and the importance of protective behaviours in local public health communication. This study aims to identify characteristics asso...

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Main Authors: James J. Logan, Michael Sawada, Anders Knudby, Tim Ramsay, Justine I. Blanford, Nicholas H. Ogden, Manisha A. Kulkarni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Lyme disease
Prevention
Protective behaviours
Risk factors
Ticks
Tick bites
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18348-6

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