Cross-sectional survey identifies gaps in avian influenza knowledge and practices among poultry workers, suggesting targeted interventions.
Key Points
Identify differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding avian influenza among poultry workers and highlight areas for intervention.
Cross-sectional survey conducted among 1,362 poultry-related workers in three provinces of China from May to July 2025.
Data collected via electronic questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 27.0 with descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression.
1,194 valid questionnaires were analyzed for KAP levels.
Overall KAP qualification rate was 48.16%, with knowledge awareness at 33.84%, positive attitude at 83.42%, and positive practice at 41.46%.
Commercial farm and backyard workers demonstrated higher knowledge levels than live poultry market workers.
Males showed lower adoption rates for protective practices compared to females; urban residents had better knowledge and attitudes.