Managing trypanosomosis: knowledge, attitude and practice in Upper Guinea
This study was carried out in Northeast Guinea to investigate farmer knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) relating to trypanosomosis management; elucidate factors that influence animal-health-seeking behaviour and outcome; and investigate factors associated with high risk for chemo-resistance. It describes how farmers manage trypanosomosis in Mandiana Prefecture, Upper Guinea; identifies problems in management leading to inadequate disease control or drug resistance; investigates the variables which influence health-seeking behaviour and health outcomes as well as the variables associated with risk of resistance to trypanocides; and suggests strategies for improving the management of trypanosomosis and trypanocide resistance. Questionnaires were administered to farmers (no. = 300) and animal health service providers (AHSP) (no. = 16) and Rapid Assessment Procedures (RAP) used to obtain qualitative data.
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| Format: | Working Paper biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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International Livestock Research Institute
2004
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| Subjects: | trypanosomiasis, guinea, animal health, knowledge based systems, socioeconomic organization, disease control, disease resistance, models, management, behaviour, households, cattle, farmers [agricultural population], health, antiprotozoal agents, |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2947 |
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