Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Zoonoses: AN EXPLORATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF GRENADIANS ABOUT ZOONOTIC DISEASES - Softcover

Bidaisee, Satesh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3838377249 ISBN 13: 9783838377247

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Zoonotic diseases represent a leading cause of illness and death from infectious diseases in humans. The objective of this research study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the local, adult, non-medically trained Grenadian population about certain zoonotic diseases. The study consisted of a quasi-experimental design consisting of 450 participants, selected using random convenience sampling in the Grand Anse and the Carenage areas of St. George's, Grenada. A questionnaire was employed to collect data on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards five zoonotic diseases (Ringworm, Leptospirosis, Creeping Eruptions, Rabies and Salmonellosis). The overall level of distribution of Knowledge of zoonotic diseases was 38.6%.

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About the Author

Dr. Satesh Bidaisee is an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine at St. George?s University, Grenada. Since 2008, he has been a member of the Veterinary Public Health Global Network. Dr. Bidaisee interests which include Zoonoses, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Food Safety and the pursuit of the One Health concept.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 3838377249
• ISBN 13: 9783838377247
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72