Abstract:

AIM: Zoonotic diseases constitute the majority of the community acquired infections. For the prevention of emerge and spread of the zoonotic diseases, providing information and behavioral training have important roles. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of Turkish livestock farmers in Digor, Kars. METHODS: This cross-sectional, single center, prospective survey was conducted with 151 farmers. A survey form consisting of 32 questions and a demographic evaluation data form consisting of 10 questions were used to investigate eight zoonotic diseases diagnosed commonly in the region. RESULTS: The results of the study showed that the suffi cient knowledge level percentage of livestock farmers are very low (21.9%), 87.8% of farmers had the appropriate equipment regarding protection from zoonotic diseases; but 48.1% of the farmers couldn’t totally refl ect this knowledge and attitude on their practices. A statistically signifi cant positive difference was determined between high education level and knowledge. Also, statistically signifi cant positive difference was determined between fewer number of children and right attitude. Practices of participants with high monthly income were statistically favorable. CONCLUSION: In this research which was planned as a preliminary study, it was observed that it is necessary to provide training which is informative and which may insure a change in the practices regarding zoonotic diseases for the same individuals.

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