2019
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007366
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Brucellosis awareness and knowledge in communities worldwide: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 79 observational studies

Abstract: Background Brucellosis is regarded as a major zoonotic infection worldwide. Awareness and knowledge of brucellosis among occupational workers is considered an important aspect of brucellosis control in both humans and animals. The aim of this study was to explore the distributions of the pooled awareness level and the knowledge level of the disease worldwide. Methods A meta-analysis was carried out to obtain pooled brucellosis awareness levels and knowledge levels of re… Show more

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“…However, high levels of awareness do not necessarily lead to appropriate behaviour and practices, as the perception of a risk is influenced by many factors such as life experience and culture (Sjoberg, ). Contrary to findings in Tajikistan (Lindahl et al, ) and Yemen (Al‐Shamahy, Whitty, & Wright, ) and some other countries (Zhang, Zhou, Huang, & Guan, ), participants awareness about the disease did not correlate with the educational level, although participants with a low level of literacy were more likely to have risky practices and high perceived barriers towards the disease control. Those with a lower level of education are thus likely to be at higher risk of contracting brucellosis.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 90%
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“…However, high levels of awareness do not necessarily lead to appropriate behaviour and practices, as the perception of a risk is influenced by many factors such as life experience and culture (Sjoberg, ). Contrary to findings in Tajikistan (Lindahl et al, ) and Yemen (Al‐Shamahy, Whitty, & Wright, ) and some other countries (Zhang, Zhou, Huang, & Guan, ), participants awareness about the disease did not correlate with the educational level, although participants with a low level of literacy were more likely to have risky practices and high perceived barriers towards the disease control. Those with a lower level of education are thus likely to be at higher risk of contracting brucellosis.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 90%
“…In a recent meta‐analysis of 79 observational studies, the total pooled awareness level of brucellosis regarding its zoonotic nature, modes of transmission, signs of human or animal disease was 55.5% that was obviously higher among health workers (human health workers and veterinarians) compared with livestock owners, farmers, herders and abattoir workers (Zhang et al, ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The epidemiological case questionnaire 11 included demographic and epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, physical examination and laboratory findings, treatment and prognosis. In 2016, some new information such as the clinical diagnosis, the different levels of antibody titre and the drugs used for treating brucellosis were added in the new version of the case questionnaire.…”
Section: Data Sourcementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Due to the above-mentioned background, concern has been increasing about the importance of the awareness level of human brucellosis in communities 11 and also the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment protocols of human brucellosis. 12,13 Considering little is known about the differences of clinical manifestations, diagnosis and the efficiency of different treatment regimens between different age groups, gender, ethnicity and areas in the existing studies, the present study aimed to describe the demographic, clinical and epidemiological characteristics as well as the treatment and prognosis of human brucellosis cases in Huludao, China, compare the differences of clinical manifestation and diagnosis in different age groups, gender, ethnicity and district, in order to help the clinicians identify human brucellosis cases more quickly and offer reliable information about effective treatment options in this study area.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From the perspective of occupations at risk, human brucellosis cases have been identified in all classifications of occupations listed in China's National Noticeable Infectious Disease Reporting (NIDR) system; notably, brucellosis cases have been reported in students, children, and retirees who were not directly exposed to livestock [8]. Low and insufficient awareness and knowledge about brucellosis have also been reported among the Chinese population [9,10]. The abovementioned changing epidemiology of human brucellosis requires additional focus on the spatial-temporal distribution over time and a better understanding of potential drivers or socio-economic predictors to adjust brucellosis control strategies and allocate health resources.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%