Research Article

Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students

Volume: 16 Number: 4 December 31, 2023
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Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students

Abstract

Zoonotic diseases have significant implications for public health, and veterinary professionals are essential in their prevention and control. This study aimed to evaluate the level of zoonotic disease awareness among final-year veterinary students and explore their perspectives on protection against these diseases. A survey was administered to 128 final-year veterinary students, and the data were analyzed to investigate the associations between demographic factors and cumulative scores, which were based on six statements related to zoonosis awareness. The results showed a moderate level of awareness among the participants. No significant differences in cumulative scores were observed with respect to age (P = 0.769), gender (P = 0.342), geographical region of residence (P = 0.565), living area (P = 0.748), and grade point average (P = 0.468). However, students who owned or took care of companion animals (4 [1-6]) exhibited higher cumulative scores compared to those who did not own companion animals (3 [1-6]; P = 0.011). Further research is needed to explore the underlying factors and develop educational interventions that promote zoonotic disease awareness among veterinary students.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 20, 2023

Publication Date

December 31, 2023

Submission Date

August 11, 2023

Acceptance Date

November 13, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 16 Number: 4

APA
Yanmaz, B. (2023). Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 16(4), 491-495. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1341395
AMA
1.Yanmaz B. Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students. kvj. 2023;16(4):491-495. doi:10.30607/kvj.1341395
Chicago
Yanmaz, Berna. 2023. “Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 16 (4): 491-95. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1341395.
EndNote
Yanmaz B (December 1, 2023) Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 16 4 491–495.
IEEE
[1]B. Yanmaz, “Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students”, kvj, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 491–495, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1341395.
ISNAD
Yanmaz, Berna. “Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 16/4 (December 1, 2023): 491-495. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1341395.
JAMA
1.Yanmaz B. Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students. kvj. 2023;16:491–495.
MLA
Yanmaz, Berna. “Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, vol. 16, no. 4, Dec. 2023, pp. 491-5, doi:10.30607/kvj.1341395.
Vancouver
1.Berna Yanmaz. Evaluating the Awareness Level of Zoonotic Diseases Among Final-Year Veterinary Students. kvj. 2023 Dec. 1;16(4):491-5. doi:10.30607/kvj.1341395

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