Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices
ABSTRACT Background Abattoir workers are more prone to acquiring zoonotic diseases. Despite this fact, there is often a lack of adequate knowledge and awareness among abattoir workers regarding zoonoses. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of abattoir workers in the Tama...
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| description | ABSTRACT Background Abattoir workers are more prone to acquiring zoonotic diseases. Despite this fact, there is often a lack of adequate knowledge and awareness among abattoir workers regarding zoonoses. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of abattoir workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana on zoonotic infections. Methods A cross‐sectional study design was used to capture participants at the Tamale abattoir in Ghana. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis and odds ratios were used to compare variables, and statistical significance was determined at a p value less than 0.05. Results A total of 245 participants were involved in this study. In assessing respondents’ knowledge, 90.2% knew that humans can get zoonotic diseases from the animals they handle. However, only 34.3% were ever trained or educated on zoonotic disease prevention (p = 0.004; OR = 2.25). Participants who used personal protective (p < 0.001; OR = 5.40) were more knowledgeable in zoonoses prevention. Participants who had poor knowledge on zoonoses were more likely to slaughter a sick animal (p < 0.001; OR = 3.56). Similarly, there was statistical significance between workers who did not report any case of sick or dead animals to the authorities (p < 0.001) and their level of knowledge. Conclusion The study revealed that abattoir workers with formal education were more likely to know about zoonotic disease prevention and to exhibit good preventive practices at the abattoir. Enhancing abattoir workers’ knowledge is crucial in preventing zoonotic diseases in the Tamale Metropolis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0118d2b56def4b8480e499c655a792be2025-08-20T03:23:07ZengWileyPublic Health Challenges2769-24502025-06-0142n/an/a10.1002/puh2.70056Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and PracticesBenjamin Nuhu Tingbani0Ezekiel Kofi Vicar1Stephen Apanga2Elijah Bisuman Sambian3Samuel Tamanyian Suuk4Edmond Nakinpaak Biibantib5Williams Walana6School of Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaSchool of Medicine Department of Clinical Microbiology University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaSchool of Medicine Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaSchool of Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaSchool of Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaSchool of Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaSchool of Medicine Department of Clinical Microbiology University for Development Studies Tamale GhanaABSTRACT Background Abattoir workers are more prone to acquiring zoonotic diseases. Despite this fact, there is often a lack of adequate knowledge and awareness among abattoir workers regarding zoonoses. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of abattoir workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana on zoonotic infections. Methods A cross‐sectional study design was used to capture participants at the Tamale abattoir in Ghana. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis and odds ratios were used to compare variables, and statistical significance was determined at a p value less than 0.05. Results A total of 245 participants were involved in this study. In assessing respondents’ knowledge, 90.2% knew that humans can get zoonotic diseases from the animals they handle. However, only 34.3% were ever trained or educated on zoonotic disease prevention (p = 0.004; OR = 2.25). Participants who used personal protective (p < 0.001; OR = 5.40) were more knowledgeable in zoonoses prevention. Participants who had poor knowledge on zoonoses were more likely to slaughter a sick animal (p < 0.001; OR = 3.56). Similarly, there was statistical significance between workers who did not report any case of sick or dead animals to the authorities (p < 0.001) and their level of knowledge. Conclusion The study revealed that abattoir workers with formal education were more likely to know about zoonotic disease prevention and to exhibit good preventive practices at the abattoir. Enhancing abattoir workers’ knowledge is crucial in preventing zoonotic diseases in the Tamale Metropolis.https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70056abattoirGhanainfectionzoonoses |
| spellingShingle | Benjamin Nuhu Tingbani Ezekiel Kofi Vicar Stephen Apanga Elijah Bisuman Sambian Samuel Tamanyian Suuk Edmond Nakinpaak Biibantib Williams Walana Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Public Health Challenges abattoir Ghana infection zoonoses |
| title | Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices |
| title_full | Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices |
| title_fullStr | Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices |
| title_short | Perceived Threat of Zoonotic Infections in Abattoir Workers in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana: An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices |
| title_sort | perceived threat of zoonotic infections in abattoir workers in the tamale metropolis of ghana an assessment of knowledge attitudes and practices |
| topic | abattoir Ghana infection zoonoses |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70056 |
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