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ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2025

Community knowledge and response to Nipah virus infection and its transmission, prevention and control measures: Insights from a cross-sectional survey in Bangladesh.

Hemayet Hossain, Md Abdur Nur Sakib, Snigdha Sharmin Binte Sayeed, Mostafizor Rahman, Khadiza Akter Brishty, Suzit Kumar Pal, Thofiqur Rahman, Chaw Swe Sing Marma, Md Khairul Amin Rafi, Saiful Islam and 3 more

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Hemayet HossainDepartment of Anatomy and Histology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Md Abdur Nur SakibFaculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Snigdha Sharmin Binte SayeedDepartment of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Mostafizor RahmanDepartment of Dairy and Poultry Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
Khadiza Akter BrishtyDepartment of Zoology (GSSC), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Suzit Kumar PalFaculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
Thofiqur RahmanDepartment of Microbiology and Hygiene, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Chaw Swe Sing MarmaDepartment of Life Sciences, Independent University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Khairul Amin RafiFaculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Saiful IslamDepartment of Anatomy and Histology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Fahim ShahriarFaculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Bangladesh.
Md Shahidur Rahman ChowdhuryDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Md Mahfujur RahmanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0003-2062-8471

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backgroundNipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic pathogen with high case-fatality rates, recurring outbreaks, and significant public health implications in Bangladesh, particularly in regions known as the "Nipah belt." This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the general population regarding NiV transmission, prevention, and control measures. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPLE

findingsA cross-sectional survey was conducted from December 2024 to April 2025 among 545 respondents, selected through multi-stage sampling from 48 upazilas across 16 districts. A structured questionnaire, prepared in Bengali and English, covered four domains: sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and practice. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews and reported through KoboToolbox and analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Findings revealed that only 29.2% of participants demonstrated good knowledge of NiV infection, while 94.1% showed positive attitudes toward prevention and control. However, correct preventive practices were reported by just 33.0% of respondents. Awareness of bat-to-human transmission was relatively high (66.2%), yet knowledge of the disease's high fatality rate (11.4%) and preventive measures (28.8%) was low. Over half of participants (53.2%) reported consuming raw date palm sap, a key transmission route. Higher education, employment, and proximity to sap collection areas were associated with better knowledge, while younger age, female gender, and higher income were linked to better practices. CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE: This first nationwide community-level KAP survey highlights critical gaps between awareness and behavior, underscoring the need for sustained, culturally tailored interventions, strengthened surveillance, and One Health approaches to reduce NiV spillover and transmission risks in Bangladesh.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHenipavirus InfectionsNipah VirusAdolescentAdultAgedAnimalsBangladeshChiropteraCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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