Community knowledge, attitudes and practices related to cystic echinococcosis in Ethiopia: Implications for control
Debela A Efa, Tao Wang, Getachew Terefe, Mark A Stevenson, Abdul Jabbar, Robin B Gasser · 2026
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Debela A Efa and co-authors report a 2026 survey of community knowledge about cystic echinococcosis in Ethiopia. This parasitic disease passes between dogs, livestock, and people, and Ethiopia is heavily affected. Baseline understanding in communities had rarely been measured.
Over three hundred people across several regions answered the survey. Risky habits were common: dogs roamed freely, home slaughter was routine, and infected offal was fed to dogs. More than half of respondents showed limited knowledge and unsafe practices. Vets scored highest. Farmers and rural residents scored lowest, and schooling strongly predicted safer behavior. The authors recommend tailored education, regular dog deworming, and better slaughter services fitted to local conditions.
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| CREATOR | Debela A Efa, Tao Wang, Getachew Terefe, Mark A Stevenson, Abdul Jabbar, Robin B Gasser |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |