Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Avian Influenza Among Poultry Workers in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana

Asare, Richard Bediako; Folitse, Raphael; Burimuah, Vitus; Atawalna, Joseph; Tasiame, William; Emikpe, Benjamin Obukowho

doi:10.11604/pamj-oh.2021.4.1.25797

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“…These results suggest that the participants in this study who had more years of experience in poultry farming had a more realistic understanding of the risks of avian influenza. This is similar to a study by Asare et al which showed that work experience affects the perception and knowledge of avian influenza in poultry workers in Ghana (23). In addition, it was in accordance with the study by Cui et al that showed an association between risk perceptions and personal protective behaviors on poultry farms in China.…”

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Risk perceptions of avian influenza among poultry farmers on smallholder farms along border areas of Thailand

Hinjoy

Thumrin²,

Sridet³

et al. 2023

Front. Vet. Sci.

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IntroductionThailand has not reported any cases of avian influenza since 2008. However, avian influenza viruses circulating in poultry in neighboring countries may have potential for transmission to humans. The aim of this study was to assess risk perceptions of poultry farmers and traders in three border provinces of Thailand adjacent to Laos.Materials and methodsPoultry farmers and traders were interviewed in-person during October–December 2021 by health and livestock officials using a standardized questionnaire to collect demographics, job histories, knowledge, and practices related to avian influenza. Knowledge and practices were scored using 22 questions with a 5-point scale. Exploratory data analysis scores above and below the 25th percentile was used as the cut-off point for perception scores. The cut-off point was used to describe perceptions of respondent characteristics in order to compare differences between groups with more or < 10 years of experience. Age adjusted perceptions of disease risk were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression.ResultsOf the 346 respondents, the median risk perception score was 77.3% (22 questions with a 5-point scale, so the total score was 110). Having more than 10 years of experience in poultry farming was significantly associated with an increased perception of the risk of avian influenza (adjusted odds ratio 3.9, 95% confidence interval 1.1–15.1). Thirty-two percent of participants perceived avian influenza as a risk only during the winter season, and more than one-third of the participants (34.4%) had not received recent information about new viral strains of avian influenza.DiscussionParticipants did not perceive some key information on the risks associated with avian influenza. Regular training on the risks of avian influenza could be provided by national, provincial and/or local officials and they, in turn, could share what they learn with their communities. Participants who had greater experience in poultry farming were associated with greater risk perception. Experienced poultry farmers and traders working on poultry farms can be a part of the community mentorship program to share their experiences and knowledge on avian influenza with new poultry producers to improve their perception of disease risk.

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Risk perceptions of avian influenza among poultry farmers on smallholder farms along border areas of Thailand

Hinjoy

Thumrin²,

Sridet³

et al. 2023

Front. Vet. Sci.

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“…This is an important aspect of AI control as it might be influenced by the information and experiences gathered from the numerous AI epidemics that have occurred in Indonesia, particularly on Java Island. This study’s findings are in line with those of other studies conducted in Ghana and Bangladesh, which showed that 63.5% of the respondents were aware of AI ( Asare et al, 2021 ; Islam et al, 2017 ). A previous study conducted in Italy by Abbate et al (2006) found that 64% of poultry workers correctly identified AI as a contagious infection caused by a virus that can affect all species of birds.…”

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“…In the current investigation, the demographic characteristics did not affect AI awareness, which might be because of the endemicity of AI in Indonesia. In contrast, age, marital status, residency, educational level, and years of job experience had significant impacts on awareness in a previous study in Ghana ( Asare et al, 2021 ). Contrastingly, a previous study in Indonesia showed that the level of education had a significant effect on the level of awareness regarding AI ( Tiongco et al, 2011 ).…”

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“…2 ) of AI illnesses in birds, the source of virus transmission, and other risk categories. In contrast, the study in Ghana indicated that 87.5% of respondents had little understanding of AI pathogenesis, symptoms in diseased birds, and the source of virus transmission ( Asare et al, 2021 ). This survey’s findings are consistent with the previous H5N1 surveys conducted in China, Laos, and Italy ( Abbate et al, 2006 ; Di Giuseppe et al, 2008 ; Xiang et al, 2010 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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A cross-sectional survey of avian influenza knowledge among poultry farmworkers in Indonesia

Rehman

Shehzad

Andriyani

et al. 2023

PeerJ

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Background Avian influenza (AI) poses a serious threat to global public health, especially the highly pathogenic form. Awareness and protective behavior among the public, particularly the high-risk populations, are essential for prevention and control. This study aimed to ascertain the level of AI knowledge among Indonesia’s poultry farmworkers. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted online. A predesigned standardized questionnaire, containing six demographic questions and 14 questions on AI knowledge, was used. The questionnaire was distributed via WhatsApp and email platforms. Volunteers (respondents) included 119 men and 81 women, aged 18–50 years, who work on poultry farms in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using the chi-squared and Fisher exact tests. Results The study’s findings revealed that more than two-thirds (67.0%) of the respondents had heard about AI. Their primary sources of information were health workers (36.0%) and media, especially television (34.0%). The majority of the participants (91.3%) had good knowledge about AI as a contagious infection, transmissible from birds to other birds, animals, or humans. A total of 76.8% of the respondents believed that poultry workers and veterinarians were at high risk of contracting AI infection. Conclusions The study concluded that poultry workers had good knowledge about AI infection, transmission, and risk variables. Health workers and television were the main sources of information on AI. The level of AI knowledge was high among the respondents.

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Environmental impact of pharmaceutical contaminants in dumpsites: a study from Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Ghana

Dankwa,

Gyesi,

Nyaaba

et al. 2024

Discov. Soil

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Avian Influenza Among Poultry Workers in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana

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Risk perceptions of avian influenza among poultry farmers on smallholder farms along border areas of Thailand

Risk perceptions of avian influenza among poultry farmers on smallholder farms along border areas of Thailand

A cross-sectional survey of avian influenza knowledge among poultry farmworkers in Indonesia

Environmental impact of pharmaceutical contaminants in dumpsites: a study from Ejisu-Juaben municipality, Ghana

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