Knowledge, Perception of Risk and Behavior in Relation to Zoonoses in Adults of the City of Córdoba

Authors

  • María Belén Villacé Ministerio de Salud de la Provincia de Córdoba
  • Laura López Ministerio de Salud de la Provincia de Córdoba.
  • María José Amieva Ministerio de Salud de la Provincia de Córdoba.
  • Sandra Belfiore Ministerio de Salud de la Provincia de Córdoba.
  • Marcelo Estario Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria.
  • Laura Débora Acosta Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Cultura y Sociedad, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Keywords:

Zoonoses, Risk Factors, Behavior

Abstract

NTRODUCTION: Many of the current emerging and reemerging diseases in humans are transmitted by animals. OBJECTIVES: To analyze knowledge, risk perception and behavior in relation to zoonoses in adults aged 18 and over. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted through a survey in the city of Córdoba in 2015. The sampling was random, multistage and stratified. Data analysis was descriptive and bivariate by Chi-square test. RESULTS: A total of 59% said they had domestic animals, and 94% answered that human beings can contract diseases through contact with animals. However, only 14% knew what zoonotic diseases are, and a small percentage was able to explain the way of transmission of the most common urban zoonoses. There was an association between sociodemographic variables and variables related to knowledge and risk perception of zoonotic diseases, as well as between knowledge and risk perception of zoonotic diseases and risk/prevention behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge about zoonoses and risk perception have independent influence on risk/prevention behaviors. Future researches should deeply explore risk perception, in order to improve the impact of preventive actions

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Published

18-10-2018

How to Cite

Villacé , M. B. ., López, L., Amieva , M. J. ., Belfiore , S. ., Estario , M. ., & Acosta , L. D. (2018). Knowledge, Perception of Risk and Behavior in Relation to Zoonoses in Adults of the City of Córdoba. Revista Argentina De Salud Pública, 9(36), 28–34. Retrieved from https://rasp.msal.gov.ar/index.php/rasp/article/view/546