Awareness about zoonotic diseases among the college students in Orathandu region of Tamil Nadu
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2020-02
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Cauvery delta region is an agricultural based region of Tamil Nadu and these region people are fully
engaged with cultivation of paddy crops and animal husbandry activities. Hence, knowledge about zoonotic
diseases among young generation is required to control zoonotic diseases. In the present study, a cross sectional
survey was conducted using a structural questionnaire to assess the awareness level regarding the presence
and type of zoonotic diseases among 100 college students in and around Orathanadu region, Thanjavur
district in the year 2019. The survey found 25% of students aware about zoonotic diseases, whereas 75%
were not aware. Students those who were aware about zoonotic diseases, 4% of students were aware about
rabies and 1% of students were aware about skin problems like dermatophytosis. It is concluded that they
wanted to know about zoonotic diseases through regular awareness programme like short film, newspaper
and multimedia.
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Veterinary Science