Multistakeholder’s knowledge, attitudes and practices on poultry zoonoses in the provinces of Leyte and Southern Leyte, Philippines https://doi.org/10.12982/VIS.2025.030

Abstract

This paper aims to determine the level of knowledge, practices and attitudes (KAP) on poultry zoonoses among poultry meat and egg retailers, consumers, and smallhold poultry raisers in Leyte and Southern Leyte provinces and identify the factors associated with the KAP scores of the study population. A survey was participated by 451 stakeholders composed of 153 poultry product consumers, 128 poultry raisers, 124 poultry raiser-retailers and 46 retailers. The KAP questions were about poultry zoonoses signs, prevention, control and treatment. Information on respondent’s age, gender, educational attainment, employment and sources of information concerning poultry zoonoses were also gathered to determine its association with the KAP scores of the respondents. Multivariable linear regression analysis was conducted to determine the factors associated with the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of stakeholders on poultry zoonoses. The stakeholders have a moderate knowledge level with high attitudes and practices. Knowledge scores tends to be lower in males (β=-0.599, p=.027) and among non-poultry raiser groups (retailer-consumer [β=-6.382, p=.001] and consumer [β=-5.797, p<.001]). Attitude scores tend to be higher among consumers (β=6.013, p=.004). Practice scores tend to decrease with respondents who are single (β=-3.105, p=.017). There is a significant positive association between knowledge with attitude (β=6.572, p=.030) and practice (β=2.010, p<.001) scores. Despite the current levels of attitude and practices among stakeholders, there is still a need to enhance knowledge levels among stakeholders to correct misconceptions and improve attitudes and practices concerning poultry zoonoses.