2017
DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2017.00095
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A Q Method Approach to Evaluating Farmers’ Perceptions of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination in Vietnam

Abstract: This study aims to explore the farmers’ perceptions of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination using a reflexive research method called Q methodology. A structured sample was composed of 46 farmers selected according to gender, farming experience, level of education, and production type. Statements relevant to the farmers’ perceptions of and attitudes toward FMD vaccination, related to confidence, logistics, costs, and impacts of vaccination were developed. Results were analyzed by principal component analysi… Show more

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“…During the survey we conducted, some farmers reported they refused to use vaccines because of their potential adverse effect on cattle such as increased risk of abortion, growth delay, and change in behavior (increased aggressiveness). Those side effects are mainly due to adverse vaccination administration practices, which are mentioned in another study ( 29 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
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“…During the survey we conducted, some farmers reported they refused to use vaccines because of their potential adverse effect on cattle such as increased risk of abortion, growth delay, and change in behavior (increased aggressiveness). Those side effects are mainly due to adverse vaccination administration practices, which are mentioned in another study ( 29 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…Farmers’ perception of the effectiveness of vaccination strongly affects their willingness to implement it ( 29 ). Education campaigns that aim at maintaining or enhance farmers’ awareness of the benefits of FMD vaccination should be organized by veterinary authorities before each vaccination campaign (before April or September each year).…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…This process included: screening, summarizing the data, creating statements, and modifying statements in line with research team's opinions. The Q-sorting interview process has been described by Truong et al (17). In short, participants were invited to read, score, and allocate statements into a quasi-normal grid of 46 boxes according to their option.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Q-sorting is a qualitative method used to analyse the subjective perception of individuals in relation to a particular situation or phenomenon. Q-sorting helps identify trends and convergences of opinions (14), and has been used in a wide variety of research areas, such as political subjectivity (14), public health (15, 16), veterinary science (17), and rural sociology (18, 19).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%