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Denis-Robichaud J, Millar N, Hongoh V, Carabin H, Richard L, Aenishaenslin C. Professional characteristics, attitudes, and practices associated with stress and quality of life among Canadian animal health workers. THE CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL = LA REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE 2023; 64:854-863. [PMID: 37663029 PMCID: PMC10426241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Objective To describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 of Canadian companion animal health workers (AHW); to measure their perceived stress and quality of life (QoL); and to explore professional risk factors associated with stress and QoL. Sample We sampled 436 companion animal veterinarians and technicians. Procedure The study had cross-sectional and cohort components. It was conducted online in August to December 2020, and repeated in May to July 2021, using a questionnaire assessing the respondents' professional characteristics, COVID-19 KAP, perceived stress, and QoL. Results Overall, AHW had sufficient knowledge of COVID-19 transmission, and reported having adopted good preventive practices. Since the beginning of the pandemic, participants reported increases in new clients (76%), in refusal of new clients (53%), and in pet euthanasia (24%). Increased client refusal and pet euthanasia were associated with greater stress and poorer professional QoL, whereas perceived susceptibility to and adoption of measures against COVID-19 were associated with lower stress and better QoL. Conclusion and clinical relevance For AHW, professional characteristics were associated with stress and professional QoL. This information is important for developing strategies to cope with the ongoing shortage of AHW and with future public health crises.
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- José Denis-Robichaud
- Independent researcher, Amqui, Québec G5J 2N5 (Denis-Robichaud); Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2 (Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin); Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Carabin); Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, 2375 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1A8 (Richard); Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Millar, Carabin, Richard, Aenishaenslin); Groupe de Recherche en Épidémiologie des Zoonoses et Santé Publique, 3190 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M1 (Denis-Robichaud, Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin)
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- Independent researcher, Amqui, Québec G5J 2N5 (Denis-Robichaud); Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2 (Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin); Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Carabin); Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, 2375 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1A8 (Richard); Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Millar, Carabin, Richard, Aenishaenslin); Groupe de Recherche en Épidémiologie des Zoonoses et Santé Publique, 3190 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M1 (Denis-Robichaud, Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin)
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- Independent researcher, Amqui, Québec G5J 2N5 (Denis-Robichaud); Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2 (Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin); Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Carabin); Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, 2375 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1A8 (Richard); Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Millar, Carabin, Richard, Aenishaenslin); Groupe de Recherche en Épidémiologie des Zoonoses et Santé Publique, 3190 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M1 (Denis-Robichaud, Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin)
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- Independent researcher, Amqui, Québec G5J 2N5 (Denis-Robichaud); Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2 (Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin); Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Carabin); Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, 2375 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1A8 (Richard); Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Millar, Carabin, Richard, Aenishaenslin); Groupe de Recherche en Épidémiologie des Zoonoses et Santé Publique, 3190 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M1 (Denis-Robichaud, Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin)
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- Independent researcher, Amqui, Québec G5J 2N5 (Denis-Robichaud); Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2 (Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin); Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Carabin); Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, 2375 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1A8 (Richard); Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Millar, Carabin, Richard, Aenishaenslin); Groupe de Recherche en Épidémiologie des Zoonoses et Santé Publique, 3190 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M1 (Denis-Robichaud, Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin)
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- Independent researcher, Amqui, Québec G5J 2N5 (Denis-Robichaud); Département de pathologie et microbiologie, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M2 (Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin); Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Carabin); Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université de Montréal, 2375 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1A8 (Richard); Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, 7101 avenue du Parc, Montréal, Québec H3N 1X9 (Millar, Carabin, Richard, Aenishaenslin); Groupe de Recherche en Épidémiologie des Zoonoses et Santé Publique, 3190 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec J2S 2M1 (Denis-Robichaud, Millar, Hongoh, Carabin, Aenishaenslin)
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Bwala DG, Otekunrin OA, Adebowale OO, Fasina MM, Odetokun IA, Fasina FO. COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Food Security and Caused Psychosocial Stress in Selected States of Nigeria. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4016. [PMID: 36901025 PMCID: PMC10001712 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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The COVID-19 disease has infected many countries, causing generalized impacts on different income categories. We carried out a survey among households (n = 412) representing different income groups in Nigeria. We used validated food insecurity experience and socio-psychologic tools. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The earning capacities of the respondents ranged from 145 USD/month for low-income earners to 1945 USD/month for high-income earners. A total of 173 households (42%) ran out of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. All categories of households experienced increasing dependency on the general public and a perception of increasing insecurity, with the high-income earners experiencing the greatest shift. In addition, increasing levels of anger and irritation were experienced among all categories. Of the socio-demographic variables, only gender, educational level of the household head, work hours per day, and family income based on society class were associated (p < 0.05) with food security and hunger due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although psychological stress was observed to be greater in the low-income earning group, household heads with medium and high family income were more likely to have satisfactory experiences regarding food security and hunger. It is recommended that socio-economic groups should be mapped and support systems should target each group to provide the needed support in terms of health, social, economic, and mental wellness.
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- Dauda G. Bwala
- Virology Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom 930101, Nigeria
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 110124, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 110124, Nigeria
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240272, Nigeria
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Nairobi 00601, Kenya
- Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0110, South Africa
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Odetokun IA, Afolaranmi ZM, Nuhu AA, Borokinni BO, Ghali-Mohammed I, Cisse H, Alhaji NB. Knowledge and self-reported food safety practices among meat consumers in Ilorin, Nigeria. DIALOGUES IN HEALTH 2022; 1:100039. [PMID: 38515916 PMCID: PMC10953869 DOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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As an imperative source of protein to man, meat could also serve as a source of infections when processed poorly. This research studied consumers' knowledge and self-reported food safety practices among 869 meat consumers of different socioeconomic statuses. We summarized the data obtained using descriptive and inferential statistics. Two outcome variables were developed to determine satisfactory knowledge and practices. The knowledge and practice scores were determined through a numeric scoring system based on the respondents' correct responses to knowledge and practices questions. These outcome variables were further categorized into binary variables based on a cut-off point (mean + 1 SD of the scores) with scores greater and lower than the cut-off points considered satisfactory (acceptable/appropriate) and unsatisfactory, respectively. The respondents are predominantly female (54.9%) within the age range of 19-25 years (54.2%) and were unmarried (71.1%). Less than half (46.4% and 40.0%) of the respondents have adequate knowledge and practice levels of food safety. Most meat consumers have identified various challenges to food safety and hazards related to unsafe food safety practices. Important socioeconomic variables of the meat consumers such as occupation, age, and marital status, were significantly (p < 0.05) associated with food safety knowledge. Meat consumers with higher age categories and educational levels were more likely to have good food safety knowledge than those of the 15-18 years age category and primary educational level, respectively. Respondents with higher levels of education were more likely to demonstrate satisfactory food safety practices than those of primary education status, while males (OR = 1.34; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.76; p = 0.043) were significantly more likely to report satisfactory food safety practices. In conclusion, this study emphasized the need for an improvement in consumers' food safety practices.
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- Ismail A. Odetokun
- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Immunology, University Joseph Ki-ZERBO, Burkina Faso
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Department, Niger State Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Bosso, Minna, Nigeria
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Risk Perception of Broiler Grow-Out Farmers on Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Oyo State, Nigeria. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11050567. [PMID: 35625211 PMCID: PMC9138107 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and risk perception of Nigerian broiler grow-out farmers (n = 152) to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a five sectional purposive-structured-questionnaire: demographics; knowledge; attitudes; risk-perception; and response to regulation of antimicrobial practices. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and binary logistic regression. Respondents’ knowledge score, in total, was lower than average, with all (100%) respondents having the understanding that antibiotics kill/reduce bacteria, most participants (>73%) believing that feeding antibiotics to broiler chickens is a necessity for weight gain, and many (>69%) thinking that no negative side-effects exist with the use of antibiotics. Poor attitude towards antimicrobial usage was prevalent (>63%) with unsatisfactory performance in most instruments: >60% of farmers reported using antimicrobials every week and still use antimicrobials when birds appear sick, and most (>84%) arbitrarily increase the drug dosages when used. However, a satisfactory performance score was reported (68%) in risk perception of AMR with >63% perceiving that inappropriate use of antibiotics is the main factor causing the emergence of resistant bacteria; >65.8% expressed that AMR in broiler chickens is not essential for public health, that AMR cannot develop from broiler bacteria diseases, that increasing the frequency of antimicrobial use cannot increase AMR in future, and that usage cannot lead to antibiotic residue in broiler-meat products leading to AMR development in human. None of the respondents were aware of any regulation for monitoring antimicrobial use. Significant factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and risk perception of antimicrobial use and resistance among broiler grow-out farmers include marital status, farm category, education, educational specialization, sales target, growth duration/cycle, broiler stocking batch, and feed source. Identified gaps exist in AMR awareness among Nigerian broiler farmers and should be targeted through stakeholders’ participation in combatting AMR threats.
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