Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward leishmaniasis and one health: a cross-sectional study among medical and veterinary professionals.

ABSTRACT: Leishmaniasis is a significant zoonotic infection with global health implications, particularly in regions where human and animal health are closely interconnected. This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of 5,074 participants regarding leishmaniasis and the One Health concept. The socio-demographic data revealed that most respondents were young (82.6%), male (82.3%), and from rural areas (50.8%), with a majority based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (57.4%). Veterinary professionals (42.1%) and students (27.4%) constituted the primary respondents, with 32.4% working in government hospitals. Knowledge about leishmaniasis was high, with 97.5% of participants recognizing Leishmania and 86% correctly identifying it as a protozoan disease. The majority (71.8%) b

SUBMITTER: Khan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11802810 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature