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Conservation Values and Risk of Handling Bats: Implications for One Health Communication.

C N Crockford¹, A J Dean^2,3, S Reid¹

¹School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4006, Australia.

|August 9, 2018

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Flying-foxes offer ecosystem benefits but may host zoonotic diseases. Communicating integrated health and conservation messages to flying-fox supporters can improve public understanding and support.

Keywords:

Benefit perception Conservation values Flying-foxes One Health Risk perception Zoonoses

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Ecology
Public Health
Conservation Biology

Background:

Flying-foxes provide essential ecosystem services.
Their role as hosts for zoonotic pathogens can negatively impact conservation support.
Understanding public perception of health risks is crucial for effective conservation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the perceptions of residents in Cairns, Australia, regarding health risks associated with flying-foxes.
To evaluate the level of support for flying-fox conservation among residents.
To identify factors influencing risk perception and conservation support.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted with 214 residents of Cairns, Australia.
Data collected included perceptions of health risks, likelihood of handling flying-foxes, and support for conservation.
Statistical analysis was used to identify associations between variables.

Main Results:

Higher conservation support and environmental group membership correlated with a greater likelihood of handling flying-foxes.
Lower knowledge of risks was associated with a higher likelihood of handling flying-foxes.
Younger, unemployed individuals who perceived lower risk were less likely to seek medical attention for minor scratches.

Conclusions:

Individuals who support flying-fox conservation are a key audience for One Health communication.
Integrating health and conservation messages is vital for addressing public concerns and fostering support.
Targeted communication strategies can enhance understanding of the human-wildlife interface.