Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward zoonotic disease transmission among wildlife farmers in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wildlife farming and trade in Southeast Asia contribute to the growing threat of zoonotic diseases. Despite the diversity of species farmed and the varying levels of risk they may pose, biosecurity practices among wildlife farmers remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of wildlife farmers in Vietnam to inform targeted interventions for zoonotic risk reduction.

Method

A mixed-methods study was conducted among 210 wildlife farmers who raised bats, bamboo rats, civets, and wild boars in Lao Cai and Dong Nai provinces, Vietnam, between October 2023 and March 2024. Quantitative data were collected via structured questionnaires, and qualitative insights were obtained through 30 key informant interviews and two focu

SUBMITTER: Nguyen HTT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12542223 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature