Household knowledge, attitudes and practices related to pet contact and associated zoonoses in Ontario, Canada
Open Access
- 25 July 2012
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Public Health
- Vol. 12 (1), 553
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-553
Abstract
Many human infections are transmitted through contact with animals (zoonoses), including household pets. Although pet ownership is common in most countries and non-pet owners may have frequent contact with pets, there is limited knowledge of the public’s pet contact practices and awareness of zoonotic disease risks from pets. The objective of this study was to characterize the general public’s knowledge, attitudes and risks related to pet ownership and animal contact in southern Ontario, Canada.Keywords
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