Ahmed Md Jisan, Bhuiyan Md Ismile Hossain, Chalise Ritu, Mamun Mustakim, Bhandari Prajwal, Islam Khairul, Jami Shahrin Sultana, Ali Mahabbat, Sabrin Mirza Synthia
Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
Department of Animal Production and Management, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
Sci Rep. 2025 Jan 8;15(1):1258. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-85462-9.
In Bangladesh, farming serves as a key livelihood, leading to a higher risk of zoonotic diseases due to frequent animal interactions and traditional practices. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of livestock farmers regarding zoonotic disease outbreaks. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 658 livestock farmers from randomly selected regions in Bangladesh from April to June 2024. The participants included farmers with at least two livestock animals and ten or more birds on their farms. Among livestock farmers, 89.06% were male, mostly aged 30-45, but predominantly from non-science educational backgrounds. The survey revealed significant knowledge and practice gaps regarding zoonosis, with only 11.55% possessing good knowledge and 37.54% demonstrating good practices. Farmers with a science education had higher KAP scores. Most avoided consuming raw animal products, although 23% lived in close proximity to animals. Logistic regression identified factors influencing KAP, including rearing systems, farming experience, pet ownership, and biosecurity training. The study found that farmers lack adequate knowledge and practices regarding zoonosis, despite exhibiting a positive attitude. The study emphasizes the need for targeted educational programs and a collaborative One Health approach to improve zoonotic disease control, particularly among less educated farmers, to enhance public health and economic outcomes.
在孟加拉国，农业是一项关键的生计来源，由于频繁与动物接触以及传统习俗，导致人畜共患病的风险更高。该研究旨在评估牲畜养殖户对人畜共患病暴发的知识、态度和做法。2024年4月至6月，对来自孟加拉国随机选定地区的658名牲畜养殖户进行了一项横断面研究。参与者包括在其农场饲养至少两只牲畜和十只或更多禽类的养殖户。在牲畜养殖户中，89.06%为男性，大多年龄在30至45岁之间，但主要来自非科学教育背景。调查显示，在人畜共患病方面存在显著的知识和做法差距，只有11.55%的人具备良好知识，37.54%的人有良好做法。接受过科学教育的养殖户的知识、态度和做法得分更高。大多数人避免食用生动物产品，尽管23%的人居住在与动物近距离接触的地方。逻辑回归确定了影响知识、态度和做法的因素，包括饲养系统、养殖经验、养宠物情况和生物安全培训。研究发现，养殖户尽管态度积极，但在人畜共患病方面缺乏足够的知识和做法。该研究强调需要开展有针对性的教育项目，并采取协作性的“同一健康”方法来改善人畜共患病控制，特别是在受教育程度较低的养殖户中，以提高公共卫生和经济成果。
