Determinants of farmers' biosecurity mindset: A social-ecological model using systems thinking.

ABSTRACT: Commercial poultry is often farmed in high-density facilities, therefore, predisposing exposure to threats of infectious diseases. Studies suggest that it is likely that farmers have little motivation to practise on-farm biosecurity. In Taiwan, where high-density intensive poultry production is commonplace, unfortunately, several avian influenza outbreaks have occurred over the past decade despite the establishment of biosecurity procedures. To develop effective interventions, it is essential to understand the determinants of farmers' biosecurity mindset through systems thinking. In this qualitative study, we directly explored the opinions of Taiwan's chicken farmers, and a grounded theory analysis was performed. The study revealed that farmers allocate resources based on their justificati

SUBMITTER: Pao HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420990 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature