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August 7, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Cultural and behavioural drivers of zoonotic disease risk along the wild meat value chain in rural Cameroon

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JFJulia E. FaCTCaleb TataLCLauren Coad

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The study demonstrates how cultural and behavioural factors shape zoonotic disease risk in rural Cameroon, indicating the need for targeted public health interventions.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the cultural and behavioural drivers of zoonotic disease risk along the wild meat value chain in rural Cameroon.
  • Conducted 2,374 structured interviews with hunters and food preparers across 44 rural villages
  • Surveyed 64 wild meat vendors in four regional markets
  • Analyzed differences in hunting patterns based on ethnicity, gender, and age.
  • Fewer than 1% reported using protective equipment while handling wild meat
  • Concern about disease was low, only 14.7% reported concerns, yet higher concern linked to more handwashing (increase by 5%)
  • Significant ethnic differences in hunting practices, with Baka women more involved than Bantu women.

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Fa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758c2e847ab6d26c02005bhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0355275
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