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BACKGROUND: Occupational stress is a serious problem in veterinary medicine; however, validated instruments to measure this problem are lacking. The aim of the current study was to address this literature gap by designing and validating a questionnaire and establishing the cut-off points for identifying veterinarians with high and low levels of stress. METHODS: The study involved two sub-studies with two Spanish samples. The first study (N = 30 veterinarians; 66.7% women; 63.33% from small animal clinics) investigated the factors related to the work environment that caused the most stress; the results were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The second study (N = 1082; 70.8% women; 71.4% from small animal clinics) involved designing and validating a questionnaire to measure sources of stress in veterinary medicine, as well as establishing the cut-off points for interpreting the results using receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis. RESULTS: The first study showed the main sources of stress and allowed items to be defined for the questionnaire. The second study validated the Sources of Stress in Veterinarian Medicine (SOS-VetMed) questionnaire and confirmed five sources of stress with adequate reliability and validity indices: "work overload," "work-family conflict," "emotional burden of work," "organizational factors," and "emergency problems." Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses verified a structure of five factors (Cronbach's alpha values ranging between 0.92 and 0.69). The five subscales of the SOS-VetMed questionnaire were positively correlated with two indicators of distress: "psychological complaints" and "psychosomatic complaints." The cut-off points indicated that 45.83% and 19.95% of the veterinarians surveyed had high and low levels of stress, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The results confirmed that the SOS-VetMed questionnaire could be used to determine the stress levels of veterinarians and to design intervention programs to improve their workplace health.
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Estresse Ocupacional , Médicos Veterinários , Humanos , Feminino , Estresse Ocupacional/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários/normas , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Adulto , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Espanha , Medicina Veterinária , Psicometria , Carga de Trabalho/psicologia , Carga de Trabalho/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To document the utilization and training of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques within the American, European, Australian and New Zealand Colleges of Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS, ECVS, and ANZCVS) in 2020. STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. SAMPLE POPULATION: Diplomates and residents of the ACVS, ECVS, and FANZCVS. METHODS: An electronic survey was sent using veterinary list servers. Questions were organized into categories evaluating (1) the demographics of the study population and the caseload, (2) comfort level with specific procedures, (3) motivating factors and limitations, and (4) surgical training and the role of the governing bodies. RESULTS: Respondents included 111 practicing surgeons and 28 residents. Respondents' soft-tissue MIS caseloads had increased since they first started performing MIS; however, most respondents were only comfortable performing basic laparoscopy. Over half of the respondents agreed on the patient benefits and high standard of care provided by MIS. Perceived adequate soft-tissue training in MIS during residency was strongly associated with perceived proficiency at the time of survey response. Most respondents agreed that the specialty colleges should take a more active role in developing standards for soft-tissue MIS, with residents agreeing that a required standardized course would be beneficial. CONCLUSION: Soft-tissue MIS is widely performed by diplomates and residents. Perceived adequate soft-tissue MIS training was strongly associated with perceived proficiency. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: There is substantial underutilization of advanced MIS techniques in veterinary specialty surgical practice, which might be improved by a stronger focus on MIS training during residency.
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Internato e Residência , Laparoscopia , Toracoscopia , Toracoscopia/veterinária , Toracoscopia/educação , Toracoscopia/métodos , Animais , Laparoscopia/veterinária , Laparoscopia/educação , Laparoscopia/estatística & dados numéricos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Austrália , Cirurgia Veterinária/educação , Nova Zelândia , Educação em Veterinária , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Competência ClínicaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To identify thoroughbred industry stakeholders' views on the yearling sales endoscopy in Australia. DESIGN: Semi-structured qualitative group interviews with equine veterinarians, thoroughbred breeders and yearling purchasers. METHODS: Twenty-nine experienced thoroughbred industry stakeholders participated in online focus groups: (1) equine veterinarians involved in yearling endoscopy; (2) thoroughbred breeders; and (3) yearling buyers. The focus groups were audio and video recorded and digital whiteboards were available. Data was transcribed, live-coded and analysed thematically. RESULTS: The main themes identified included the uncertainty surrounding the relationship between yearling laryngeal function and future performance, especially the significance of yearlings with grade 3 out of 5 laryngeal function; interobserver variability in the laryngeal function grade assigned by veterinarians to the same endoscopic exam; and the presence of intra-horse variability in laryngeal function over different time points. DISCUSSION: Stakeholders raised multiple concerns about the current yearling sales endoscopy process in Australia. Recommendations to address these concerns include further investigation into the race performance of yearlings identified with grade 3 laryngeal function; training of veterinarians to reduce inter-observer variability; and the need to determine the most appropriate grading system to use in yearlings. Future research should evaluate the significance of intra-horse variability in a yearling population.
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Médicos Veterinários , Animais , Cavalos , Austrália , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Endoscopia/veterinária , Grupos Focais , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Laringe , ComércioRESUMO
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to identify factors associated with veterinary support staff resigning from UK companion animal veterinary practices. METHODS: Cross-sectional employment data from support staff working across a group of veterinary practices on 31 December 2020 were retrospectively analysed. The support staff were categorised as those who remained at, or resigned from, their practice over the following 12-month period. The proposed risk factors for future resignations were analysed using multivariable binary logistic regression modelling. RESULTS: In total, 398 of 2068 (19.2%) veterinary support staff resigned during the study period. Factors associated with greater odds of future resignations included lower staff engagement (employee net promoter score; odds ratio [OR] = 0.99; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.99-1.00; p < 0.001), lower client practice engagement (net promoter score; OR = 0.98; 95% CI 0.97-1.00; p = 0.012), shorter tenure (OR = 0.92; 95% CI 0.90-0.95; p < 0.001), recent parental leave (OR = 2.37; 95% CI 1.38-4.07; p = 0.002) and younger age (OR = 0.99; 95% CI 0.98-1.00; p = 0.017). LIMITATIONS: Data were collected retrospectively and were not recorded for research purposes. CONCLUSIONS: Employee and client net promoter scores are important predictors of resignations and could be useful tools for managers. Recent parental leave is a predictor of support staff attrition, and 'return to work' interventions may present an opportunity to improve retention.
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Animais de Estimação , Reino Unido , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Estudos Retrospectivos , Animais , Masculino , Feminino , Engajamento no Trabalho , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Medicina Veterinária , AdultoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Overriding spinous processes, also known as 'kissing spines', are one of the most common causes of back pain in horses. The aim of this study was to investigate which options for diagnosis and treatment are preferred by equine orthopaedic specialists and assess which techniques are used for local injection. METHODS: An online survey was distributed among members of the European/American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the European/American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology and nationally recognised advanced equine orthopaedic practitioners. RESULTS: The survey was completed by 353 respondents. The injection techniques most commonly used involve placing two needles abaxial to the interspinous space (42%) under ultrasonographic guidance (32%) or one needle in the midline (35%) between two spinous processes. The most popular combination for overriding dorsal spinous process therapy was local injection (26.7%) combined with controlled exercise (25.5%). Manual therapy was considered by 42% of European and 25% of American specialists (p = 0.01). Surgical intervention as a first-line treatment was recommended mainly by specialists working in the United States, the UK or Ireland (p = 0.001). Overall, most equine orthopaedic veterinarians (71%; n = 201) preferred conservative management and recommended surgery only for horses that did not respond to conservative therapy. LIMITATIONS: Respondents' personal bias may have skewed the findings. CONCLUSIONS: Despite a growing body of evidence, the therapeutic approach to 'kissing spines' in horses is influenced by professional specialisation and regional preferences. Variations in injection techniques and differing criteria for surgical intervention warrant further investigation.
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Doenças dos Cavalos , Animais , Cavalos , Doenças dos Cavalos/terapia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Ortopedia/veterinária , Humanos , Internacionalidade , Europa (Continente)RESUMO
BACKGROUND: Veterinary practice staff are directly involved in the dispensing of prescription veterinary medicines (POM-Vs) to farmers as prescribed by registered veterinary surgeons to animals 'under their care'. The role of veterinary practice staff has, to date, been underresearched. The objective of this study was to investigate the roles played by veterinary practice staff, exploring their expectations and perceptions of the front-of-house (FoH) role, their interactions with clients in day-to-day veterinary practice and their experiences relating to the dispensing of POM-Vs. METHODS: Thematic analysis was used to analyse data from 20 semi-structured interviews of veterinary practice staff. Participants were recruited from 80% of the large animal or mixed species veterinary practices across Wales. RESULTS: Four key themes-'piggy in the middle', learning on the job, practice organisation and facilitating change-were identified, illustrating the multifaceted and diverse nature of this type of employment. LIMITATIONS: This study is not intended to be representative of the perceptions of FoH staff on the dispensing of antimicrobials. Larger-scale studies are required to substantiate these findings. CONCLUSION: Understanding the roles of non-clinical veterinary staff allows practice managers and veterinary surgeons to better identify and meet training and staffing needs and improves recognition of this key area of practice work.
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Anti-Infecciosos , Fazendeiros , País de Gales , Humanos , Animais , Fazendeiros/psicologia , Anti-Infecciosos/uso terapêutico , Papel Profissional , Medicina Veterinária/organização & administração , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , MasculinoRESUMO
Veterinarians play an essential role in safeguarding and promoting animal and human health by timely reporting of notifiable diseases to animal and public health agencies and by educating animal owners on effective disease prevention measures. Moreover, clinical veterinarians can prevent the transmission and spread of zoonotic diseases by adopting effective biosecurity practices in their clinics. An online questionnaire was administered between October and November 2021 to veterinarians registered with the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinarians were surveyed on their disease risk perception, biosecurity practices, and disease reporting knowledge. In total, 104 veterinarians (64â¯% females and 46â¯% males) completed the questionnaire, of whom 88â¯% were veterinarians working in clinical practice (88â¯% companion animals and 12â¯% bovine or swine), while 12â¯% were employed in non-clinical settings. The disease-reporting knowledge score was higher for veterinarians with biosecurity training (IRR: 1.35; 95â¯% CI: 1.47-1.75). Compared to large animal veterinarians, companion animal veterinarians had lower odds of having biosecurity training (OR=0.68; 95â¯% CI=0.02-0.28) and were less familiar with current biosecurity guidelines (OR=0.12; 95â¯% CI = 0.03-0.51). Veterinarians familiar with biosecurity guidelines had a higher probability (OR=4.4; 95â¯% CI: 1.21-16.28) of perceiving biosecurity practices as practical while working with animals. Conversely, veterinarians who perceived that they could transmit diseases to animals had lower odds (OR: 0.42; 95â¯% CI: 0.20-0.91) of wearing protective clothing while dealing with confirmed cases of zoonotic diseases. Based on our study results, a gap in disease-reporting knowledge was identified among companion animal veterinarians. Biosecurity training improved the disease-reporting knowledge of veterinarians, suggesting that providing continuing education for veterinarians would be beneficial to disease reporting. A disconnect between disease risk perception and biosecurity practices was identified and further studies are needed to understand this discrepancy to design effective education programs.
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Médicos Veterinários , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Illinois , Animais , Feminino , Masculino , Humanos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Zoonoses/prevenção & controle , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , BovinosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Client satisfaction depends on the balance between expectations and service experience. Previous research identified seven aspects of equine veterinary professional conduct that are important for client satisfaction: quality of care, quality of service, horsemanship, transfer of knowledge, financial aspects, interpersonal skills and professionalism. METHODS: By employing a cross-sectional study design through a survey-based investigation, horse owners' initial contact preferences and their perceptions of the importance of various aspects of veterinary care in different scenarios were explored. Categories included professional versus amateur and competitive versus non-competitive horse owners. Quantitative data analysis was performed. RESULTS: Data from 1153 participants revealed that horse owners promptly contacted veterinarians for colic (92.7%) but delayed for lameness (51.8%) and pre-purchase examinations (63.0%). Overall, quality of care emerged as the most important aspect of veterinary care for horse owners, with financial aspects considered least important. Competitive and professional horse owners prioritised financial aspects and professionalism, whereas non-professional and non-competitive horse owners prioritised quality of care and interpersonal skills (p < 0.005). LIMITATIONS: Survey distribution relied on a snowball effect, internet access was necessary and the study exclusively represents the Western equine community. Potential bias should be acknowledged. CONCLUSION: The perceived importance of various aspects of veterinary care varies depending on the nature of the consultation and the horse owner type. Tailoring veterinary services can improve client satisfaction by aligning with diverse expectations.
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Propriedade , Esportes , Cavalos , Animais , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Inquéritos e Questionários , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Medicina Veterinária , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Atividades de Lazer/psicologia , Doenças dos Cavalos/terapia , Idoso , Adulto Jovem , Satisfação do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern. Humans can acquire antibiotic resistance through human-to-human transmission, from the environment, via the food chain, and through the contact with animals. The National Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance 2020-2024 highlights the prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary activities as the key element in keeping antibiotics effective. We determined the factors associated with misuse of antibiotics among animal health professionals in Rwanda. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled animal health field professionals from five districts, where stratified random sampling was used to select one district by each province of Rwanda. Structured questions were used during face-to-face interviews. The misuse of antibiotics was defined as the use of antibiotics for reasons other than treatment, the non-completion of required courses, or the use of a high dose (i.e., an overdose) of antibiotics. We collected socio-demographic data of respondents, as well as elementary knowledge and perceptions on veterinary antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. A backward stepwise logistic regression model was used to identify the factors that were predictive of the inappropriate use of antibiotics. RESULTS: There were 256 respondents to the survey. Of those, 198 were male and 58 were female. Almost three quarters of respondents (n = 174/256; 68%) reported the misuse of antibiotics at least once in the previous 12 months. The final logistic regression analysis identified the following factors to be predictive of antibiotics misuse: aged ≤ 24 years (aOR 0.92; 95% CI [0.88, 0.96]; p < 0.001); low trust in veterinary antibiotics available in the local market (aOR 8.45; 95% CI [4.18, 17.07]; p < 0.01), insufficient knowledge about basic understanding of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance (aOR 2.78; 95% CI [1.38, 5.58], p < 0.01) and not acquiring any continuing education (aOR 1.97; 95% CI [1.02, 4.19]; p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: This study identified inadequate perceptions of proper antibiotic use among animal health professionals. There is a need for continuous education on appropriate antibiotic use among animal health professionals to lessen the negative impact of antibiotic resistance on public health security.
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Antibacterianos , Ruanda , Humanos , Feminino , Estudos Transversais , Masculino , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Animais , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Adulto Jovem , Prescrição Inadequada/estatística & dados numéricos , Prescrição Inadequada/prevenção & controleRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a One Health issue and a major threat to animal and human health. Antibiotic use (ABU) drives AMR development, and several hotspots for ABU, and AMR, in livestock have been identified in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. There are often multiple drivers of ABU at farms, and to identify all of them there is a need to look beyond farm level. OBJECTIVES: The overall aim of this study was to identify routines and/or competencies, related to antibiotic sales, among veterinary drug shop workers that may be improved in order to decrease the medically non-rational use of antibiotics in livestock production. METHODS: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted at 50 veterinary drug shops in northern Vietnam. RESULTS: Results showed high education and knowledge levels. According to the respondents, antibiotic treatment advice was almost always provided to the farmers, and the recommended treatment was most commonly based on recommendations for the specific disease. However, farmers had almost never had their animals properly diagnosed. Antibiotics were the most sold drug category, penicillins being the most common. Several broad-spectrum antibiotics were also quite frequently sold. Further, >50% of respondents recommended antibiotics for disease prevention. CONCLUSIONS: Even though education and knowledge levels might be high, several challenges can prevent drug shop workers from contributing to more prudent ABU at farms, for example, lack of proper diagnosis, commercial interests and individual farmer motives, often in combination with poor compliance to regulations.
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Antibacterianos , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Gado , Vietnã , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Animais , Criação de Animais Domésticos/métodos , Criação de Animais Domésticos/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Drogas Veterinárias , Fazendeiros/psicologia , Fazendeiros/estatística & dados numéricos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Masculino , Feminino , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , População do Sudeste AsiáticoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Veterinary professionals experience higher psychological distress and lower wellbeing compared with the general population. Identifying workplace stressors is key to understanding and alleviating these difficulties. OBJECTIVE: Identify the severity of workplace stressors in veterinary professions across different levels of professional experience. METHOD: A cross-sectional quantitative design was utilised via administration of a veterinary stressor questionnaire that measured the severity of 93 generic and veterinary-specific workplace stressors. RESULTS: A total of 658 participants reported stressor severity score. Factor analysis revealed four main stressor categories: workload and job demands, client relations stress, performance and accountability, patient care challenges. An inverse relationship was found between experience level and stressor severity scores. Furthermore, the most severe stressors varied as a function of career stage. FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS: Stressor severity tends to decrease with increasing experience levels. Stressors can be categorised by theme and unique stressor profiles can be derived for practitioners according to experience level. This knowledge can assist in the design and delivery of workplace support initiatives. CONCLUSIONS: Identify key stressors across different levels of experience is important in focusing efforts to support people in the workplace.
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Estresse Ocupacional , Médicos Veterinários , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Reino Unido , Estresse Ocupacional/psicologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Técnicos em Manejo de Animais/psicologia , Técnicos em Manejo de Animais/estatística & dados numéricos , Local de Trabalho/psicologia , Estudantes/psicologia , Estudantes/estatística & dados numéricos , Enfermeiras e Enfermeiros/psicologia , Enfermeiras e Enfermeiros/estatística & dados numéricos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estresse Psicológico/psicologiaAssuntos
Salários e Benefícios , Médicos Veterinários , Salários e Benefícios/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Reino Unido , Inquéritos e Questionários , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Médicos Veterinários/psicologia , Médicos Veterinários/economia , Medicina Veterinária/economia , Sociedades VeterináriasRESUMO
Introduction: Rabies is a lethal but preventable disease. Knowing the extent of immunization coverage among at risk populations, may help to guide immunization efforts, as well as increase the effectiveness of rabies control and prevention programs. Aim: To determine the proportion of wildlife veterinarians in Chile, as part of a group at risk of rabies transmission. Methods: An electronic survey was sent to wildlife veterinarians in Chile. Results: We found that veterinarians in Chile work mainly with carnivores and deer compared to other mammals (p < 0.001), rarely works with bats (p = 0.6572). Most of the participants had been bitten by domestic animals, while a lesser proportion (29%) by wild animals. Most of the participants never received rabies vaccination (53%), while within the group that had started a rabies vaccination scheme, a substantial proportion (39%) did not complete it. Discussion and conclusion: Identify the vaccination status of risk groups is important for infectious disease control and prevention programs, as this information helps to identify priority groups during outbreaks or vaccine scarcity. Wildlife veterinarians in Chile are at risk of rabies transmission and should be included in rabies prevention programs, especially considering their vulnerability and lack of biosafety practices. Increasing education in rabies epidemiology and prevention is urgently needed in veterinary faculties in Chile.
Introducción: La rabia es una enfermedad infecciosa mortal pero prevenible. Establecer si existe una adecuada inmunización pre-exposición contra la rabia en un grupo de riesgo, puede ayudar a enfocar los esfuerzos de inmunización para hacer efectivos los programas de control y prevención de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Determinar mediante una encuesta la proporción de veterinarios de fauna silvestre como grupo de riesgo que han recibido inmunización contra la rabia. Métodos: Se realizó una encuesta electrónica a veterinarios de fauna de vida silvestre de Chile. Resultados: Los veterinarios encuestados tienden a trabajar con carnívoros y ciervos en comparación con otros mamíferos (p < 0,001), rara vez con murciélagos (p = 0,6572). La mayoría de los encuestados había sido mordido por animales domésticos y una proporción menor (29%) por animales silvestres. La mayoría nunca había sido vacunado contra la rabia (53%), mientras que del grupo que sí había recibido vacunación anti-rábica, una importante proporción (39%) no completó el esquema de vacunación. Sorprendentemente, este grupo de profesionales rara vez trabaja con murciélagos (p = 0,6572), lo que puede reducir su exposición a linajes de rabia transmitida por murciélagos. Discusión y Conclusión: Identificar el estado de inmunización contra la rabia en grupos de riesgo es una información importante para evaluar los programas de prevención y control de enfermedades infecciosas y podría ayudar a identificar grupos prioritarios en situaciones de brote o escasez de vacuna. Los veterinarios de fauna de vida silvestre en Chile constituyen un grupo vulnerable: no mantienen prácticas de bioseguridad necesarias y tienen riesgo de adquirir la encefalitis rábica por lo que deberían ser considerados en los programas de prevención pre-exposición de la enfermedad. La educación sobre la epidemiología y prevención de la rabia es urgente en las facultades de medicina veterinaria en Chile.
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Adulto , Animais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças Profissionais/prevenção & controle , Vacina Antirrábica/administração & dosagem , Raiva/prevenção & controle , Vacinação/estatística & dados numéricos , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Animais Selvagens , Chile , Vigilância da PopulaçãoRESUMO
The aim of this paper was to study some epidemiological aspects of the infection by Brucella abortus in risk occupational groups in the microregion of Araguaína, Tocantins. For antibody research, 645 serum samples were analyzed by the complement fixation test (CF). A 4.0 percent frequency was found (26/645) in patients' serum and among those 4.1 percent (23/551) were slaughterhouses employees and 8.1 percent (3/37) rural workers. Of the total positive samples, three (2.0 percent) were women and 23 (4.7 percent) men; ten (2.9 percent) were between the ages of 18 and 30, six (3.4 percent) between 31 and 40, and nine (8.0 percent) were above 41 years of age. Risk factors for brucellosis in the study groups were age, background (OR = 2.45; CI 95 percent = 0.98 to 6.10) and previous work conducted with production animals (OR 2.36; CI 95 percent = 0.95 to 6.02). It was concluded that the infection by Brucella abortus is found in some risk occupational groups in the microregion of Araguaína, Tocantins, and control and prophylactic measures must be implemented emphasizing risk factors identified in the study.
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Adulto , Animais , Bovinos , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Adulto Jovem , Anticorpos Antibacterianos/sangue , Brucella abortus/imunologia , Brucelose/epidemiologia , Doenças Profissionais/epidemiologia , Matadouros/estatística & dados numéricos , Agricultura/estatística & dados numéricos , Brasil/epidemiologia , Brucelose/diagnóstico , Testes de Fixação de Complemento , Doenças Profissionais/diagnóstico , Fatores de Risco , Médicos Veterinários/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
La leptospirosis es una antropozoonosis de carácter ocupacional, que ha sido diagnosticada clínica y serológicamente en el país. En el presente estudio se analizó una población de 74 médicos veterinarios de la provincia de Nuble; 54 de ellos constituyeron el grupo expuesto y los 20 restantes formaron el grupo control. Para el diagnóstico se utilizó la técnica de aglutinación microscópica (MAT), obteniéndose una prevalencia de 7,4 por ciento. Los serovares encontrados fueron icterohaemorrhagiae y pomona con 5,6 por ciento y 1,8 por ciento, respectivamente y los títulos de anticuerpos variaron entre 1150 a 1/100. En el grupo control no se pesquisaron reaccionantes positivos