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Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mixed crop-livestock farmers on Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and other zoonoses in Burkina Faso

  • 0International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Human and Animal Health, Kenya.
One Health (amsterdam, Netherlands) +

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June 9, 2025

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June 9, 2025

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Summary

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High-risk behaviors for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) are prevalent among farmers in Burkina Faso. Targeted education is crucial to reduce zoonotic disease risks in this population.

Area Of Science

  • One Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background

  • Zoonotic diseases, including Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), pose significant health and economic burdens, especially in low and middle-income countries.
  • At-risk professionals, such as mixed-crop livestock farmers, are particularly vulnerable to CCHF.
  • Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to CCHF and other zoonoses is vital for effective prevention.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To assess the KAP regarding CCHF and other zoonoses among mixed-crop livestock farmers in rural Burkina Faso.
  • To identify socio-demographic factors associated with high-risk attitudes and practices for CCHF.
  • To determine drivers of zoonotic disease knowledge among this farming population.

Main Methods

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in sixteen villages in Burkina Faso.
  • Structured questionnaires collected socio-economic data and KAP information from 717 consenting participants aged six and above.
  • Multivariable seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) analysis was used to identify significant drivers of CCHF risk and zoonotic knowledge.

Main Results

  • Nearly half (48.1%) of farmers exhibited high-risk attitudes and practices concerning CCHF.
  • Limited knowledge of zoonoses was reported by 47.8% of participants.
  • Male gender, increased distance to livestock grazing areas, and owning livestock grazing areas were associated with higher CCHF risk. Farmers' age, male gender, and larger farming surface area were significant drivers of zoonotic knowledge.

Conclusions

  • A significant proportion of mixed-crop livestock farmers in Burkina Faso engage in high-risk behaviors related to CCHF.
  • Socio-demographic factors, including gender and age, significantly influence CCHF risk and zoonotic disease knowledge.
  • Targeted educational and preventive interventions are essential to mitigate CCHF transmission and its impact in this vulnerable population.

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