Public knowledge and awareness of tick-borne pathogens and diseases: A cross-sectional study in Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a significant and increasing health threat globally. About 45 tick species have been described from Ghana, located in sub-Saharan Africa, but it is unknown how well-informed local citizens are regarding the risks posed by ticks and TBDs. Utilizing a cross-sectional design with questionnaires, this study assessed the public knowledge and awareness of ticks, tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) and TBDs in Ghana. With demographic background data, we received knowledge responses from 537 respondents across all 16 regions of Ghana through an electronic survey and structured interview questionnaire. Descriptive table statistics were used to tabulate frequencies and percentages of all categorical responses and more closely tested for associations between certain variable p

SUBMITTER: Alale TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11570981 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature