Zoonotic disease knowledge and preventive behavior among Thai people aged 15-60 years old in Bangkok
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The emergence and spreading of zoonotic diseases affects humans and pets in many ways, mostly negative effects. Studying the behaviors and knowledges amongst pet owners will help us better understand the transmission of zoonotic diseases and help us preserve and protect one health. This study aims to study zoonotic disease prevention related knowledge and preventive behaviors and factors affect zoonotic disease preventive behaviors. This is a cross sectional survey research that studied Thai people aged 15-60 years old. The data was collected by an online survey (Google from) between 1-31 October 2023. From the result, participants showed a good level of zoonotic disease prevention related knowledge (M=11.60, SD=2.06 ) and a good level of zoonotic disease prevention behavior (M= 34.94, SD=36.10). Predictive factors for zoonotic disease prevention behaviors were gender (Beta=1.344, p<0.05) and zoonotic disease prevention related knowledge (Beta=0.44, p<0.05). In conclusion, the study not only highlighted the satisfactory levels of knowledge and behavior exhibited by the participants in preventing zoonotic diseases but also identified gender and knowledge as influential factors in shaping these preventive behaviors. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions and educational campaigns to further enhance zoonotic disease prevention practices among the population, ultimately contributing to the overarching goal of fostering a healthier coexistence between humans and their animal companions.
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บทความที่พิมพ์ในวารสารสถาบันป้องกันควบคุมโรคเขตเมือง ถือว่าเป็นผลงานวิชาการ งานวิจัยและวิเคราะห์ ตลอดจนเป็นความเห็นส่วนตัวของผู้เขียนเอง ไม่ใช่ความเห็นของสถาบันป้องกันควบคุมโรคเขตเมือง หรือคณะบรรณาธิการแต่ประการใด ผู้เขียนจำต้องรับผิดชอบต่อบทความของตน
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