A Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Brucellosis among Small-Scale Dairy Farmers in an Urban and Peri-Urban Area of Tajikistan

摘要: Improvement of knowledge, attitudes and practices among urban livestock farmers could have a significant impact on the reduction many zoonotic infections in farming. This study aimed to describe evaluate weak areas with regards brucellosis peri-urban small-scale dairy low income country generate information essential for control programmes public health interventions. The cross-sectional was conducted during six weeks 2011. subjects were living area capital Dushanbe Tajikistan. In total, 441 interviewed using questionnaire questions about demographic characteristics, relating brucellosis. Descriptive statistics used logistic regression model applied potential predictors knowledge majority (85%) had never heard Low educational level found be associated awareness (P = < 0.001). Respondents who talked animal issues family members or friends less likely compared those often veterinarians 0.03). Sixty three per cent participants wanted more Seventeen sold unpasteurized products regular basis direct consumers. Almost 30% households consumed basis. A respondents did not use any protection when handling cows having an abortion dealing aborted materials. Poor high-risk behaviours willingness learn strengthens logic including education as part programmes.