4 Discussion
We evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practices relating to
Brucellosis in KPK, Pakistan. The findings of the current study showed
that most of the participants are not aware of the transmission,
treatment and hygienic measures of brucellosis. Furthermore, it was
observed that most of the veterinary professional had a deep knowledge
about brucellosis transmission, treatment and prevention strategies.
However, poor trends of attitude, and practices regarding brucellosis in
the current group of people selected for this study. It was indeed a
matter of attention because the major group of people having even direct
contact with the animal still had no or poor knowledge about zoonotic
diseases including brucellosis. Self-medication inclination was noticed
in the majority of participants. Self-medication is not only dangerous
for the users himself but also a threat to the globe. Because of
self-medication, bacterial resistance creates which is another burning
issue not only facing Pakistan but also the globe. The farmers in
villages have limited or no access to the animal health related
facilities in the majority of areas of KPK, Pakistan. The other reasons
for the above shortcomings were lack of scientific knowledge,
communication gap among Veterinarians, human health professionals and
common people of the community. Even though Pakistan is an agricultural
country where most of the people practices livestock, however, to date,
not a single centre for zoonotic diseases has been established in
Pakistan.