This community‐based cross‐sectional study assessed knowledge, practices, and sociodemographic factors related to Taenia saginata taeniasis and bovine cysticercosis among pastoral community members in Narok County, Kenya (no infection measurement was conducted). Respondents demonstrated high awareness of transmission pathways; 70% identified undercooked beef consumption as the primary human infection route, and 66% acknowledged cattle as intermediate hosts. Self‐reported practices with presumed risk were prevalent: 76% shared bathing water with cattle, and 54% lacked latrines. Unadjusted odds ratios (ORs) revealed significant demographic associations with low‐adherence practices (< 50% compliance). Young participants (12–23 years) had significantly higher odds of engaging in unsafe meat disposal (OR: 2.57, 95% CI: 1.48–4.48, p < 0.001) and sharing bathing water with cattle (OR: 2.47, 95% CI: 1.13–5.4, p = 0.02) compared to older respondents. Similarly, males were more likely than females to engage in these behaviors. Formal education was associated with latrine availability (OR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.34–3.12, p < 0.001) and annual deworming (OR: 7.78, 95% CI: 4.35–13.9, p < 0.001). Despite the high levels of awareness on T. saginata taeniasis/bovine cysticercosis transmission, suboptimal adherence to self‐reported preventive measures highlights knowledge–practice gaps. The link between low adherence to preventive practices and specific demographic factors offers an opportunity for targeted public health interventions that maximize the impact of limited resources.
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