Seroprevalence of Brucellosis and Associated Risk Factors among Agro Pastoral Community at Bunda District in Tanzania.
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TextPublisher number: Phone: +255 28 298 3384 Fax: +255 28 298 3386 Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : ©2023Description: 38 Pages; Includes References and AppendiciesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: Brucellosis is one of the seven zoonotic diseases listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “neglected” but recognized as an occupational hazard with a high prevalence in developing countries. The target of the study was to determine the seroprevalence and associated risk factor of Brucellosis among agro-pastoral residents living in Bunda District for a period not less than 3 months.
Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional community-based study that was conducted between April to August 2023 in Bunda district. Inclusion criteria were agro-pastoral residents aged 15 years and above, which involve 186 of participant for blood sample. By using SAT kit for rapid diagnosis for detection of antibodies. Data was analysed by using STATA version 13 according to the objectives of the study.
Result: The prevalence of Brucellosis was found to be 13.1% among the study population. Being female Agro pastoralist, consuming raw milk and molding houses using cow dung shows significant association with Brucellosis.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
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| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | CUHAS/BM/1000993/T/2 |
Abstract:
Background: Brucellosis is one of the seven zoonotic diseases listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “neglected” but recognized as an occupational hazard with a high prevalence in developing countries. The target of the study was to determine the seroprevalence and associated risk factor of Brucellosis among agro-pastoral residents living in Bunda District for a period not less than 3 months.
Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional community-based study that was conducted between April to August 2023 in Bunda district. Inclusion criteria were agro-pastoral residents aged 15 years and above, which involve 186 of participant for blood sample. By using SAT kit for rapid diagnosis for detection of antibodies. Data was analysed by using STATA version 13 according to the objectives of the study.
Result: The prevalence of Brucellosis was found to be 13.1% among the study population. Being female Agro pastoralist, consuming raw milk and molding houses using cow dung shows significant association with Brucellosis.
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