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

Abstract Background Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) poses a significant global threat to public health and economic stability, particularly in developing nations like Ethiopia, where community awareness and appropriate practices are often limited. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the community regarding bovine tuberculosis in the Yemalogi Welel district of Kellem Wallaga zone, Ethiopia. Results A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 422 randomly selected community members between March and October 2024. The majority of respondents were male (70.6%) and resided in rural areas (75.1%). The overall mean knowledge score indicated that 67.5% of participants had good knowledge of BTB. Socio-demographic characteristics such as age, sex, marital status, educational status, and residence showed a significant association with knowledge (p < 0.05). Regarding attitudes, 65.6% of participants demonstrated a good attitude towards the disease, while 63.3% exhibited good practices. All socio-demographic factors, except kebele and cattle ownership, were significantly associated with both attitude and practice (p < 0.05). Conclusions While the community in the Yemalogi Welel district generally possesses a basic understanding of BTB, a notable proportion (32.7%) remains unaware of its zoonotic nature. This highlights the need for targeted community awareness promotion and health education initiatives to mitigate the disease burden.