Abstract

The study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence and to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practices relating to brucellosis in smallholder dairy farmers in Egypt. A quasi-experimental research design with a pre/post-test was utilized. A cluster sampling technique was used to select 252 farmers randomly. Data were collected through; structure interview KAP questionnaire sheet and blood analysis of brucellosis. 20.7% positively regarded the Brucella test. Prior implementation of the program, 95.7% had unsatisfactory total knowledge scores, 80.8% had a negative attitude, and 83% had unsatisfactory total practice scores. After the implementation of the program, 78% had satisfactory total knowledge scores, 94.6% had a positive attitude and 90% had satisfactory total practice scores. There is a significant difference between mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practices of the study group to brucellosis before and after program implementation. Therefore, the educational program that was conducted in this area had a significant effect on the promotion of knowledge, attitude, and practices of farmers towards brucellosis. 

Keywords: Brucellosis; KAP; Seroprevalence