Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of the Community on Bovine Tuberculosis in Yemalogi Welel District of Kellem Wallaga Zone, Western Ethiopia

Abstract

Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) continues to pose a major threat to both public health and economic stability globally. In developing nations like Ethiopia, the challenge is exacerbated by relatively low levels of community awareness and appropriate practices regarding the disease. A study of the community’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding bovine TB was conducted in the Yemalogi Welel district of Kellem Wallaga zone, Ethiopia, during March-October 2024. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 422 randomly selected community members. Socio-demographic data was gathered through face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27. The logistic regression technique determined the association between socio-demographic characteristics and communities’ KAP of bovine tuberculosis in the area