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Veteriner Fakültesi Son Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Zoonoz Hastalıklar Konusundaki Farkındalık Düzeylerinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2023, Volume: 16 Issue: 4, 491 - 495, 31.12.2023
https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1341395

Abstract

Zoonotik hastalıkların halk sağlığı üzerinde önemli etkileri vardır ve veteriner hekimler bu hastalıkların önlenmesi ve kontrolünde çok önemli rol üstlenmişlerdir. Bu çalışma, son sınıf veteriner fakültesi öğrencilerinin zoonoz hastalıklar konusundaki farkındalık düzeylerini değerlendirmek ve bu hastalıklardan korunma konusundaki bakış açılarını araştırmak amacıyla yapılmıştır. 128 son sınıf veteriner fakültesi öğrencisine bir anket uygulandı ve zoonoz farkındalığıyla ilgili altı ifadeye dayanan demografik faktörler ile kümülatif puanlar arasındaki ilişkileri araştırmak için veriler analiz edildi. Sonuçlar, katılımcılar arasında orta düzeyde bir farkındalık olduğunu gösterdi. Yaş (P = 0.769), cinsiyet (P = 0.342), yaşanılan coğrafi bölge (P = 0.565), yaşanılan bölge (P = 0.748) ve not ortalamasına göre kümülatif puanlarda anlamlı bir fark gözlenmedi (P= 0.468). Ancak, evcil hayvanlara sahip olan veya onlara bakan öğrenciler (4 [1-6]), evcil hayvanlara sahip olmayanlara kıyasla (3 [1-6]; P = 0.011) daha yüksek kümülatif puanlar sergiledi. Altta yatan faktörleri araştırmak ve veteriner fakültesi öğrencileri arasında zoonotik hastalık farkındalığını teşvik eden eğitimsel faaliyetleri geliştirmek için daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç vardır.

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

Year 2023, Volume: 16 Issue: 4, 491 - 495, 31.12.2023
https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1341395

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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  • Kheirallah, K. A., Al-Mistarehi, A. H., Alsawalha, L., Hijazeen, Z., Mahrous, H., Sheikali, S., Ramini, S. A., Maayeh, M., Dodeen, R., Farajeh, M., Masadeh, N., Alemam, A., Alsulaiman, J. & Samhouri, D. (2021). Prioritizing zoonotic diseases utilizing the One Health approach: Jordan's experience. One Health, 13, 100262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.10026
  • Kutlu, M., Ergonul, O., Sayin-Kutlu, S., Guven, T., Ustun, C., Alp-Cavus, S., Barcın Ozturk, S., Acicbe, O., Akalin, S., Tekin, R., Tekin-Koruk, S., Demiroglu, Y. Z., Keskiner, R., Gönen, I., Sapmaz-Karabag, S., Bosnak, V. & Kazak, E. (2014). Risk factors for occupational brucellosis among veterinary personnel in Turkey. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 117(1), 52-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.07.010
  • Lorusso, A., Calistri, P., Mercante, M. T., Monaco, F., Portanti, O., Marcacci, M., Cammà, C., Rinaldi, A., Mangone, I., Di Pasquale, A., Iommarini, M., Mattucci, M., Fazii, P., Tarquini, P., Mariani, R., Grimaldi, A., Morelli, D., Migliorati, G., Savini, G., Borrello, S. & D'Alterio, N. (2020). A “One-Health” approach for diagnosis and molecular characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in Italy. One Health, 10, 100135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2020.100135
  • Ozen, R., & Ozen, A. (2006). Veterinary education in Turkey. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 33(2), 187-196. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.33.2.187
  • Pappaioanou, M. (2004). Veterinary medicine protecting and promoting the public’s health and well-being. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 62(3), 153-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2003.11.001
  • Pendry, P., Milatz, A. L., Carr, A. M., & Vandagriff, J. L. (2023). Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving the Mental Health and Academic Performance of University Students. The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders, 221.
  • Rahman, M. T., Sobur, M. A., Islam, M. S., Ievy, S., Hossain, M. J., El Zowalaty, M. E., Rahman, A. M. M. T., & Ashour, H. M. (2020). Zoonotic diseases: etiology, impact, and control. Microorganisms, 8(9), 1405. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8091405
  • Routh, J., Paramasivam, S. J., Cockcroft, P., Nadarajah, V. D., & Jeevaratnam, K. (2022). Using learning theories to develop a veterinary student preparedness toolkit for workplace clinical training. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 833034.
  • Sander, W. E., & Miller, G. Y. (2021). Public practice opportunities for veterinary students to enhance veterinary public health education. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 48(4), 376-382. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.2019-0076
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Primary Language English
Subjects Veterinary Food Hygiene and Technology, Veterinary Medicine
Journal Section RESEARCH ARTICLE
Authors

Berna Yanmaz 0000-0002-4176-9487

Early Pub Date December 20, 2023
Publication Date December 31, 2023
Acceptance Date November 13, 2023
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 16 Issue: 4

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

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