Perceptions and Practices towards Anthrax in Selected Agricultural Communities in Arua District, Uganda

• Published in: Journal of Tropical Medicine
• Main Authors: Joseph M. Kungu, Peninah Nsamba, Alfred Wejuli, John D. Kabasa, William Bazeyo
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 2020
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Arctic; Slaughter
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/9083615; https://doaj.org/article/28a225d40bef4c96b4b65b2ae6a86df3

Background. Anthrax is globally recognized as an important public health and economic challenge in many agricultural communities. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three subcounties in Arua district to assess the community’s awareness, cultural norm, and practices regarding anthrax. This foll...