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Catalan Saenz HS, Cruz-Ausejo L. Preventive, safety and control measures against Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in occupationally exposed groups: A scoping review. One Health 2024; 19:100766. [PMID: 39021558 PMCID: PMC11253690 DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Introduction During the outbreak of avian influenza, A (H5N1) (IA) in wild and domestic birds recorded in January 2023, the epidemiological alert has been extended due to its potential contagion to humans, particularly in those exposed occupational groups. Objective to identify the primary occupational risk groups, as well as the preventive, safety, and control measures against IA intended or implemented in these positions. Material and methods A systematic search was conducted in Pubmed, Scopus, Web of science, Scielo and literature databases. Scientific articles, normative documents, and technical reports identifying vulnerable occupational groups and preventive measures against IA were included. Two authors conducted a full-text review, extracting information independently, and findings were summarized narratively. Results A total of 5518 documents were identified, and 30 reports were included. 20% of the reports were published in 2023, 13/30 were affiliated to a university institution. Occupationally exposed groups were identified both directly and indirectly. 63.3% of reports identified breeders, poultry farmers and sellers as the most concerning occupational group, while 60% identified biosecurity practices (use of PPE, handwashing) as the primary measure against IA, followed by strategies such as education (training and capacity-building). Conclusion Occupational groups of interest were identified, primarily those involved in sales, commerce, and the handling of bird waste with potential exposure to IA. Furthermore, the maintenance of biosecurity measures, cleaning-disinfection practices, and educational strategies in workplace settings are recommended.
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- Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Trujillo, Peru
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Poudel A, Sharma S, Dhital K, Bhandari S, Rajbhandari PG, Napit R, Puri D, Karmacharya DB. Antimicrobial stewardship hindered by inadequate biosecurity and biosafety practices, and inappropriate antibiotics usage in poultry farms of Nepal-A pilot study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296911. [PMID: 38427679 PMCID: PMC10906820 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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Nepal's poultry industry has experienced remarkable growth in the last decade, but farm biosafety and biosecurity measures are often overlooked by farmers. As a result, farms often suffer from sporadic and regular outbreaks of many diseases, impacting production and creating public health challenges. Poor management practices, including overuse of antibiotics for prophylaxis and therapeutics, can enhance the spread of poultry diseases by propagating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that is threatening poultry and human health. We assessed biosafety, biosecurity risks and AMR stewardship in sixteen poultry farms located in four districts: Ramechhap, Nuwakot, Sindhupalchowk, and Kavre. Risk assessment and AMR stewardship evaluation questionnaires were administered to formulate biosafety and biosecurity compliance matrix (BBCM). Risk assessment checklist assessed facility operations, personnel and standard operating procedures, water supply, cleaning and maintenance, rodent/pest control and record keeping. Oral and cloacal samples from the poultry were collected, pooled, and screened for eight poultry pathogens using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests. Based on BBCM, we identified the highest BBCM score of 67% obtained by Sindhupalchowk farm 4 and the lowest of 12% by Kavre farm 3. Most of the farms (61.6%) followed general poultry farming practices, only half had clean and well-maintained farms. Lowest scores were obtained for personnel safety standard (42.4%) and rodent control (3.1%). At least one of the screened pathogens were detected in all farms. Mycoplasma gallisepticum was the most common pathogen detected in all but three farms, followed by Mycoplasma synoviae. More than half of the farmers considered AMR a threat, over 26% of them used antibiotics as a preventive measure and 81% did not consider withdrawal period for antibiotics prior to processing of their meat products. Additionally, antibiotics classified as "Watch" and "Restrict" by the WHO were frequently used by the farmers to treat bacterial infections in their farms.
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- Ajit Poudel
- One Health Division, Biovac Nepal, Nala, Nepal
- One Health Division, Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- One Health Division, Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- One Health Division, Biovac Nepal, Nala, Nepal
- One Health Division, Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- One Health Division, Biovac Nepal, Nala, Nepal
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- One Health Division, Biovac Nepal, Nala, Nepal
- One Health Division, Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Rehman S, Shehzad A, Andriyani LD, Effendi MH, Abadeen ZU, Ilyas Khan M, Bilal M. A cross-sectional survey of avian influenza knowledge among poultry farmworkers in Indonesia. PeerJ 2023; 11:e14600. [PMID: 36684680 PMCID: PMC9851045 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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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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- Saifur Rehman
- Laboratory of Virology and Immunology Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia,Division of Veterinary Public Health Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Virology and Immunology Division of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Division of Veterinary Public Health Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Pathology Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan,Current affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Wallace F, Mittal N, Lambertini E, Nordhagen S. Vendor Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Food Safety in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review. J Food Prot 2022; 85:1069-1078. [PMID: 35435977 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-21-439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Foodborne diseases are a significant cause of illness in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Poor infrastructure, lack of regulatory oversight, and environmental conditions can increase food safety risks, particularly in traditional markets. Food vendors in traditional markets shoulder a heavy responsibility to keep food safe under often challenging conditions. The ability of these vendors to ensure food is safe is shaped by their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). Hence, understanding vendor KAP is important when designing interventions to improve food safety. To date most research on food vendors in LMICs has focused on vendors of ready-to-eat street foods and not on vendors of fresh food commodities. To fill this gap, a scoping review was undertaken to compile existing research on food safety KAP of vendors of food commodities in LMICs. PubMed, Google Scholar, Ovid Medline, and institutional Web sites of major research organizations were searched for original research articles and reports. Of 17,483 titles screened, 84 relevant studies were identified. Of the studies included, most were conducted after 2014 and focused on urban and periurban Africa. Most studies had a cross-sectional design with mixed methods (e.g., quantitative and qualitative analyses of vendor KAP through interviews and observations) and had small sample sizes (<50 participants). Common food value chains studied were dairy, meat, and fruits and vegetables. Very few studies included more than one type of commodity or value chain. Food vendor knowledge typically ranged from little to none, which was evident from observations of vendors operating under unsafe and unhygienic conditions, such as poor food handling and storage practices. Poor compliance with existing food safety policies, laws, and regulations was evident in some cases primarily due to either limited awareness of their existence or limited knowledge of how to implement them. However, vendors generally had positive attitudes toward food safety. No significant gaps were found between food safety knowledge and actual practices, although this correlation was not always examined rigorously in the reviewed studies. KAP and gaps between food safety behavior did not differ with vendor age or gender, type of product sold, or geography. Local government staff were identified as key enabling actors, interacting with food market vendors to foster improved food safety practices. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Fiona Wallace
- Nutrition Opportunities Worldwide, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2K 1T1
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Subedi D, Gautam A, Sapkota D, Subedi S, Sharma S, Abdulkareem M, Kandel M, Ghimire H, Odetokun IA. Knowledge and perception of veterinary students on One Health: A first nationwide multi-institutional survey in Nepal. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONE HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.14202/ijoh.2022.34-42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background and Aim: One Health (OH) is a collaborative, multisectoral, and holistic approach for the prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases affecting animals and humans. In Nepal, the OH concept remains rudimentary. However, the recently formed "One Health Strategy" is a ray of hope. Veterinary students are the future of animal health, a major component of OH. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and perception of Nepalese veterinary students toward OH.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among veterinary students in all four veterinary colleges in Nepal to obtain knowledge on OH and zoonotic disease and understand the perception of the benefits of OH obtained using an online survey tool through a convenience sampling technique. Data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics, Chi-Square test, and logistic regression analysis.
Results: A total of 333 participants, including recent graduates (mean age: 22.3±2.2 years) participated in this study. The mean knowledge score was 19.8±3.8 and about half of the respondents, 185 (55.6%) demonstrated satisfactory scores on OH. Most of the respondents have a positive perception of the benefits of OH as participants largely agreed that the OH approach needs to become a regular, routine, and institutionalized process at the project, program, and policy levels; is useful in addressing complex challenges that threaten human and animal health, food security, poverty, and the environments where diseases flourish; and it creates added value in terms of human and animal health, financial savings or social and environmental benefits from closer professional cooperation. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that age, educational, and academic levels were significant factors influencing satisfactory knowledge on OH among respondents.
Conclusion: Nepalese veterinary students demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of OH and a good level of perception of the benefits of OH. An apprehensive understanding of the current status of the OH approach in Nepal through studies like this is crucial for the future improvement of public and animal health.
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- Deepak Subedi
- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Rupandehi, Nepal
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Rupandehi, Nepal
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal
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- School of Public Health, Chitwan Medical College, Chitwan, Nepal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences Technology, Purbanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Bhandari R, Singh AK, Bhatt PR, Timalsina A, Bhandari R, Thapa P, Baral J, Adhikari S, Poudel P, Chiluwal S, Joshi PC, Adhikari N. Factors associated with meat hygiene-practices among meat-handlers in Metropolitan City of Kathmandu, Nepal. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 2:e0001181. [PMID: 36962662 PMCID: PMC10021547 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Meat hygiene refers to all conditions and measures necessary to ensure safety and suitability of meat at all stages of the food chain. Inadequate hygiene practices allow consumers to be exposed to pathogens causing public health problems. Inadequate facilities and hygiene practices in meat shops results in meat contamination. The study aimed to identify factors associated with meat hygiene practices among meat handlers in the Metropolitan City of Kathmandu, Nepal. A cross-sectional study was designed with a semi-structured questionnaire and observation checklist that collected information about hygiene practices from 320 consenting meat-handlers by interviewer-administered technique. Data was entered in EpiData and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics of frequency distribution were used to report meat hygiene-practices and other independent variables, with multivariate logistic regression to establish predictors of meat hygiene-practices at 5% level of significance. The study revealed that less than half (44.4%) of the meat handlers had satisfactory meat hygiene practices. The adjusted regression analysis showed, strong evidence (p<0.01) of association of higher education level (AOR = 2.8, 95% CI = 1.7-4.5), other occupational involvement (AOR = 2.2, 95% CI = 1.9-2.4), and being officially registered (AOR = 2.8, 95% CI = 1.2-6.8) with meat hygiene practices. However, there was fair evidence (p<0.05) of association between shorter duration of meat being processed to sale (AOR = 0.57, P = 0.042) and meat hygiene practices. In this study, the satisfactory meat hygiene practices of meat handlers was low. The educational level, registration status of shops, involvement in other jobs, and awareness on meat hygiene were identified as key factors associated with meat hygiene practices. Thus, these factors need to be considered while developing programs to improve meat hygiene practices among the meat handlers. Meat handlers should be provided with training and orientation program for improving the meat hygiene practices.
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- Rabindra Bhandari
- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Nepal Health Research Council, Ramshahpath, Kathmandu
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Nepal Public Health and Education Group, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Public Health, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Research and Development Division, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal
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Almutairi AF, BaniMustafa A, Alessa YM, Almutairi SB, Almaleh Y. Public Trust and Compliance with the Precautionary Measures Against COVID-19 Employed by Authorities in Saudi Arabia. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2020; 13:753-760. [PMID: 32753988 PMCID: PMC7354916 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s257287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The newly emerged and highly infectious coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which first broke out in Wuhan, China, has invaded most countries around the globe. As both the daily positive cases and death toll increase, countries have taken aggressive action to halt its spread. Saudi Arabia recognized the danger early and implemented a series of urgent precautions. Thus, this study aims to evaluate public trust and compliance with the precautionary measures implemented by authorities to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of the Saudi public using an electronic questionnaire during the COVID-19 outbreak. The data, which were collected using a validated public trust and compliance tool, were analyzed using the chi-square test, t test, and binary logistic regression. FINDINGS Of the 1232 participants, there were 655 (53.2%) males and 577 (46.8%) females with 34 ± 10 years as the mean and standard deviation of their age. Participants demonstrated a high level of trust and agreement (98.2%) with the implemented precautionary measures. A positive association between participants' age and their level of agreement with the government actions (r=-.082, P=0.004) was observed, with a significant difference between males (97.1±6.2) and females (98.0±4.7) (t=-2.7, P=0.006). Among the participants, 657 (53.3%) were considered to be practicing poor precautionary measures and 575 (46.7%) good precautionary measures. Males (OR=1.8 times, P<0.001) and those with a school education level (OR=1.7 times, P=0.002) were more likely to have poor precautionary practices compared to others. Married individuals (369, 49.0%; P=0.04) were more likely to comply with good practices. CONCLUSION A high level of trust was exhibited by the Saudi public in relation to the precautionary measures taken by authorities in Saudi Arabia. Gender, age, marital status, and educational level were found to be significant factors with regard to compliance with precautionary practices.
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- Adel F Almutairi
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Academic Affairs and Training, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Khanal G, Poudel S. Factors Associated With Meat Safety Knowledge and Practices Among Butchers of Ratnanagar Municipality, Chitwan, Nepal: A Cross-sectional Study. Asia Pac J Public Health 2017; 29:683-691. [PMID: 29169251 DOI: 10.1177/1010539517743850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Butchers have a huge role in prevention of meat-borne diseases and illness. Hence, this study was conducted to ascertain factors associated with meat hygiene among the butchers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among goat and poultry butchers. None of the butchers fall into "adequate" knowledge and "good" practice category. Butchers who had no side job other than butchering (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 3.04, CI = 1.11-8.33), had secondary or higher education (aOR = 3.17, CI = 2.60-14.72), greater workload (aOR = 5.45, CI = 1.01-29.57), and whose shop were closed shop (aOR = 3.33, CI = 1.10-10.38) were more likely to have fair knowledge. Butchers whose shop were temporarily constructed close shop (aOR = 3.07, CI = 1.04-9.06), permanently constructed close shop (aOR = 23.56, CI = 1.91-291.11), and whose ethnicity was Brahmin/Chhetri (aOR = 3.39, CI = 1.10-10.46) were more likely to have satisfactory practices. Despite regular handling of meat, butchers had lack of knowledge and practice on meat hygiene.
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- Gayatri Khanal
- 1 Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal
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- 1 Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal
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Chen L, Zhong B, Xu J, Li RZ, Cao CL. Health Education as an Important Component in the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of China. ADVANCES IN PARASITOLOGY 2016; 92:307-39. [PMID: 27137451 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apar.2016.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Schistosomiasis control programme in The People's Republic of China had promoted the mass mobilization of health education in various forms, such as films, drama, traditional opera, poems, slogans, posters, exhibits. This paper is trying to review the impacts of those forms on different endemic settings and targeted populations. In the future, health education and health promotion will still be the effective strategy and one of the interventions in the national control programme for schistosomiasis and other infectious diseases, even in the pre- or posttransmission stages. With the social and economic development and improvement of people's living standard, it is necessary to establish a sustainable mechanism, in combination of health education with health guarantee of improving the quality of life, improving the production and living conditions, changing the unhealthy production methods and lifestyle of the residents in the endemic areas, in order to reach the goal of schistosomiasis elimination in The People's Republic of China.
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- L Chen
- Sichuan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chengdu, The People's Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chengdu, The People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology of the Chinese Ministry of Health, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China
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- Sichuan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chengdu, The People's Republic of China
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China
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Xia S, Allotey P, Reidpath DD, Yang P, Sheng HF, Zhou XN. Combating infectious diseases of poverty: a year on. Infect Dis Poverty 2013; 2:27. [PMID: 24246007 PMCID: PMC3892074 DOI: 10.1186/2049-9957-2-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2013] [Accepted: 11/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The Infectious Diseases of Poverty journal, launched a year ago, is a platform to engage outside the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and disseminate high quality science towards the improvement of health. This paper reviews the milestone achievements during its first year of operation. The journal has filled an important niche, addressing some of the main priorities in the Global Report for Research on Infectious Diseases of Poverty. Highlights include the publication of three thematic issues on health systems, surveillance and response systems, as well as co-infection and syndemics. The thematic issues have foregrounded the importance and innovation that can be achieved through transdisciplinary research. The journal has been indexed by PubMed since April 2013, with the publication of a total of 38 articles. Finally, the journal is delivering to wider range readers both in developing and developed countries with sustained efforts with a focus on relevant and strategic information towards elimination of infectious diseases of poverty.
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- National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), Shanghai 200025, People's Republic of China.
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