One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh
Abstract 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 cros...
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| author | Md Jisan Ahmed Md Ismile Hossain Bhuiyan Ritu Chalise Mustakim Mamun Prajwal Bhandari Khairul Islam Shahrin Sultana Jami Mahabbat Ali Mirza Synthia Sabrin |
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| description | Abstract 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d756b9d0e0794752b01caa511db3d2712025-01-12T12:21:40ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111710.1038/s41598-025-85462-9One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in BangladeshMd Jisan Ahmed0Md Ismile Hossain Bhuiyan1Ritu Chalise2Mustakim Mamun3Prajwal Bhandari4Khairul Islam5Shahrin Sultana Jami6Mahabbat Ali7Mirza Synthia Sabrin8Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Department of Animal Production and Management, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Association of Coding, Technology, and Genomics (ACTG), Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)Abstract 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.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85462-9Zoonotic diseasesLivestock farmersPoultry farmersKAPsBangladesh |
| spellingShingle | Md Jisan Ahmed Md Ismile Hossain Bhuiyan Ritu Chalise Mustakim Mamun Prajwal Bhandari Khairul Islam Shahrin Sultana Jami Mahabbat Ali Mirza Synthia Sabrin One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh Scientific Reports Zoonotic diseases Livestock farmers Poultry farmers KAPs Bangladesh |
| title | One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh |
| title_full | One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh |
| title_short | One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh |
| title_sort | one health assessment of farmers knowledge attitudes and practices kaps on zoonoses in bangladesh |
| topic | Zoonotic diseases Livestock farmers Poultry farmers KAPs Bangladesh |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85462-9 |
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