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When citing these abstracts please use the following reference: Author(s) of abstract. Title of abstract [abstract]. Int J Infect Dis 2010;14S1: Abstract number. Please note that the official publication of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010, Volume 14, Supplement 1 is available electronically on http://www.sciencedirect.com Final Abstract Number: 34.028 Session: Zoonoses and Infectoins in Animals Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Time: 12:30-13:30 Room: Poster & Exhibition Area/Ground Level Type: Poster Presentation An exploration of the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the local, adult, non-medically trained Grenadian population about certain zoonotic diseases S. Bidaisee St. George's University, Grenada, St. George's, Grenada Background: Zoonotic diseases represent a leading cause of illness and death from infectious diseases in humans. In the Caribbean generally and in Grenada specifically, to the best of our knowledge, no reports on examining people’s knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards zoonotic diseases have been published.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. Methods: The study consisted of a quasi-experimental design consisting of 450 participants, selected using a 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). Results: The overall level of distribution of Knowledge of zoonotic diseases was 38.6%. Knowledge of Ringworm (81.0%) was predominant among participants while Leptospirosis and Creeping Eruption demonstrated the greatest deficiency in participants’ knowledge. Knowledge of zoonotic diseases was found to have an effect on the attitudes and perceptions of persons towards the diseases. Education (p=0.0000) and income (p=0.0000) were found to be determinants of zoonotic disease knowledge while age (p=0.56) and gender (p=0.97) had negligible influence on the measure of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions. Conclusion: The overall level of distribution for correct knowledge towards zoonotic diseases was found to be less than 50% (38.59%) among the study participants. Education and income assumed the role as confounders which together act to determine participants’ level of zoonotic disease knowledge. Age and gender was found to have no effect on either participants’ attitudes towards pet care or their perceptions of zoonoses. Decisions on zoonotic safety involve consideration of a wide range of concerns to effectively address the public health concerns of such diseases. Scientific advice is relevant to inform effective and efficient interventions that are environmentally specific and culturally sensitive.
When citing these abstracts please use the following reference: Author(s) of abstract. Title of abstract [abstract]. Int J Infect Dis 2010;14S1: Abstract number. Please note that the official publication of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010, Volume 14, Supplement 1 is available electronically on http://www.sciencedirect.com Final Abstract Number: 34.029 Session: Zoonoses and Infectoins in Animals Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Time: 12:30-13:30 Room: Poster & Exhibition Area/Ground Level Type: Poster Presentation Leishmaniasis in Albania S. BINO INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Tirana, Albania Background: Different aspects of Leishmaniasis in Albania has been described in different research papers. Leishmaniasis is mandatory notified near public health services. From 1960- 2001 an average of 80 cases per year has been describbed in the literature. Also other studies of vectors as well as stuies of seroprevalence in dogs has been performed recently. Data from echological survey, reservoirs and vectors were analysed in different geografical areas. Methods: A retrospective analysis of cases admitted in district and tertiary care hospitals from 1997 -2008 Also such analysis has inlcuded confirmed Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) cases notified to the the national surveyance center VL cases were reported from 35 out 36 districts, characterised by different levels of morbidity. Mortality and co infection data were also analysed. ELISA and IFAT were use dfor diagnosis. Results: A total of 1439 cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis cases were analysed. The incidence rate ranked from 3.4 - 4.3 cases/10000 population. About 89% percent of the disctricts are infected with VL. The most affected areas are: Shkodra 1.4, Lezha 1.6 , Berat, 1.1, Elbasan 0.7, Tirana 0.3 and.Vlora 0.4cases/10.000population. A high proportion of cases occurred among infantile population: especially children below 5 years, and 79.6% below 10 years of age. P.neglectus and P. papatasi are the common while P.tobi is concntrated only in one grographic area. The seroprevalence in 340 dogs collected from 7 regions show a rate of 5.8%. Conclusion: VL in Albania represents a serious health problem. Paedriatic cases are exceeding 80%. It is present all over the country A control program needs to be established
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