Perceptions and Practices towards Anthrax in Selected Agricultural Communities in Arua District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anthrax is globally recognized as an important public health and economic challenge in many agricultural communities. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three subcounties in Arua district to assess the community's awareness, cultural norm, and practices regarding anthrax. This followed a report of active cases of human cutaneous anthrax in the district.

Methods

The study was conducted in subcounties of Pawor, Rigbo, and Rhino Camp, Arua district, using focus group discussion.

Results

The affected communities had limited knowledge about anthrax, especially its clinical manifestation and modes of transmission both in humans and animals. The community also had no knowledge of the anthrax vaccine or treatment and where they can be accessed from. Poor prac

SUBMITTER: Kungu JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7519178 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature