Ethiopia
Research Article
Community Knowledge towards Zoonotic Diseases and Attitude to One Health Approach in selected City of Ethiopia
Author(s): Adem Hiko, Bezaneh Yilkale and Biressaw SerdaAdem Hiko, Bezaneh Yilkale and Biressaw Serda
Background: Zoonotic diseases are substantial global public health burden from the risk linked among humans, animal populations and the surrounding environment as “One Health” issue.
Objective: This study was aimed to assess community knowledge on selected zoonotic diseases and attitude towards One Health approach in and around Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia.
Methodology: simple random sampling technique. Interview was used to collect community knowledge on selected zoonosis and attitude towards One Health approach. For responses given, a score of 1 was given for each knowledgeable and positive attitude response and 0 for unsure responses.
Results: The majority (84.2%) were knowledgeable on rabies as viral zoonosis. Almost similar, 30.2%, 29.9% and 12.6% of participants were knowledgeable ab.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000276
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