Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile
Echinococcosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis, presents significant health and economic challenges globally. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cystic echinococcosis in the rural communities, health professionals, and educat...
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| description | Echinococcosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis, presents significant health and economic challenges globally. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cystic echinococcosis in the rural communities, health professionals, and educators of Capitán Prat Province, Aysén Region, Chile. A survey of 243 participants revealed a high general awareness of the disease (81.6 %), with significant variations in knowledge levels and practices across sectors. Risk behaviours, such as allowing dogs to roam freely and improper disposal of animal viscera, were prevalent, particularly in rural areas. While preventive measures, including deworming and education, were highly valued, gaps in their consistent application persisted. The findings underscore the need for targeted educational campaigns and culturally sensitive interventions to address behavioural risk factors. Strengthening One Health initiatives through community engagement and intersectoral collaboration is critical to reducing the burden of hydatidosis in endemic regions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6a3ec7a5cb944e318fe9e14e5aeac28f2025-08-20T03:16:00ZengElsevierOne Health2352-77142025-12-012110115510.1016/j.onehlt.2025.101155Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, ChileNicole Sepulveda0Marcela Fresno1Yanina Poblete2Hernan Cañon Jones3Programa de Magister en Una Salud – One Health, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile; Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, Ministerio de Agricultura, Cochrane, ChilePrograma de Magister en Una Salud – One Health, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile; Núcleo de Investigación en One Health (NIOH), Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, ChilePrograma de Magister en Una Salud – One Health, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile; Núcleo de Investigación en One Health (NIOH), Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, ChilePrograma de Magister en Una Salud – One Health, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile; Linea de Investigación en Bienestar y Conducta Animal, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile; Corresponding author at: Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía, Universidad de Las Américas, Chile.Echinococcosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis, presents significant health and economic challenges globally. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cystic echinococcosis in the rural communities, health professionals, and educators of Capitán Prat Province, Aysén Region, Chile. A survey of 243 participants revealed a high general awareness of the disease (81.6 %), with significant variations in knowledge levels and practices across sectors. Risk behaviours, such as allowing dogs to roam freely and improper disposal of animal viscera, were prevalent, particularly in rural areas. While preventive measures, including deworming and education, were highly valued, gaps in their consistent application persisted. The findings underscore the need for targeted educational campaigns and culturally sensitive interventions to address behavioural risk factors. Strengthening One Health initiatives through community engagement and intersectoral collaboration is critical to reducing the burden of hydatidosis in endemic regions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771425001910One healthHuman-animal interactionsSociocultural interventionsPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Nicole Sepulveda Marcela Fresno Yanina Poblete Hernan Cañon Jones Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile One Health One health Human-animal interactions Sociocultural interventions Public health |
| title | Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in Aysén District, Chile |
| title_sort | knowledge attitudes and risk practices on echinococcosis in aysen district chile |
| topic | One health Human-animal interactions Sociocultural interventions Public health |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771425001910 |
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