Q fever prevention and vaccination: Australian livestock farmers' knowledge and attitudes to inform a One Health approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Livestock farmers are at risk of Q fever, a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans from animals such as cattle, sheep and goats. Australia bears substantial Q fever burden, particularly among farmers. A One Health approach engages cross-sectoral collaboration among animal, human and environmental health and is the preferred framework for Q fever prevention.

Methods

Cattle, sheep and goat farmers were invited to participate in an online survey in 2019 to gauge perceptions about Q fever and its prevention. Participants were recruited via membership newsletters and social media. Descriptive analyses and logistic regressions were performed.

Results

A total of 351 farmers completed the survey. Most respondents (80%) had been farming for ≥20 years, with sheep and

SUBMITTER: Rahaman MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7960538 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature