Assessment of practice towards zoonotic diseases among cattle owners

Abstract

Zoonotic diseases have a negative impact on both human and animal health and are very common in underdeveloped nations. By raising knowledge and advocating preventive measures among those who manage animals, the impact of these diseases could be minimized. The goal of the study was to assess the level of practice and its possible risk factors among the cattle owners. Pre-structured questionnaire used to know the practices and other characteristics. Chi-square test was used to magnify the association between different characteristics and practice. A logistic regression was used to quantify the potential risk factors which triggering practice. The average age of the respondents were 43 years old. The average experience of cattle rearing was 10 years. 66.2% respondents exhibits good practice and 33.8 % exhibits poor practices regarding zoonotic disease among cattle owners. The average age of the respondents were 43 years old. The average experience of cattle rearing was 10 years. About 94% people think handwashing is important to handle cattle to prevent this disease. Education, cattle rearing and disease training, and yearly income from cow were the significant predictors for practice. The preventative practices of respondents were found to be highly influenced by socio-demographic, and farm characteristics. Age, education, income, training, experience of farming was associated with practice towards zoonotic disease. Increasing awareness and training could reduce the risks of zoonotic diseases