Perception Of The Public On Common Zoonotic Diseases In Taif Region, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.

Author's Name: Firas Mahmoud Faleh Hayajneh
Subject Area: Health Science
Subject eterinary Medicine
Section Research Paper

Keyword:

zoonotic diseases in Taif region


Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the perception of the public on common zoonotic diseases in Taif region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using a face-to-face interviewing method. 18% of the sample under study had no information about corona disease, 7 % heard of the disease from the media, relatives or colleagues in work or study, 23% are aware of the disease and its mode of transmission, 52% have complete information of the disease its mode of transmission and clinical signs. There was no statistically significant difference (P<0.05) in the level of awareness about rabies in the four respondents groups.

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