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Assessment of Butchers' Awareness, Attitude, and Occupational Practices Toward Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Kabul, Afghanistan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Fazel Ahmad Muhammadi, Sayed Abdul Wahab Sadat, Rohullah Sakhi, Abdul Qaher Jasoor, Aimal Mohammadi, Niaz Mohammad Azizi, Hassan Hassanpoor, Abdulhanan Hanafi, Nader Qambari, Abdul Qayoom Joyenda and 1 more

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Fazel Ahmad MuhammadiKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0720-1134
Sayed Abdul Wahab SadatKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Rohullah SakhiKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Abdul Qaher JasoorKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Aimal MohammadiKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Niaz Mohammad AziziKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Hassan HassanpoorKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Abdulhanan HanafiKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Nader QambariKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Abdul Qayoom JoyendaKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.
Mohammad Hussain JoyaKabul University of Medical Sciences, Public Health Faculty Kabul Afghanistan.

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Background and Aims: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral disease with a fatality rate up to 40%, transmitted through tick bites and infected livestock. Afghanistan's livestock farming and limited public health infrastructure increase infection risks. This study assesses butchers' awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding CCHF in Kabul to identify gaps and inform targeted interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among butchers in Kabul from August to September 2024 using cluster sampling. Data from 179 butchers across four districts were collected via questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS version 27. Results: The response rate exceeded 95%. Participants averaged 37 ± 13 years, with 31.8% having over 20 years of experience. Mean scores were 27.7 ± 3.8/38 for awareness, 18.4 ± 2.3/25 for attitudes, and 10.9 ± 2.3/16 for practices. While 41.9% showed good awareness and 61.5% had positive attitudes, only 42.5% demonstrated good practices. Significant misconceptions included belief in waterborne (52.5%) and airborne (31.8%) transmission. Unsafe practices like holding knives in the mouth (4.5%) and inconsistent protective equipment use were observed. A moderate positive correlation existed between attitudes and practices (r = 0.433, Conclusion: A substantial gap exists between butchers' knowledge and practices regarding CCHF. Targeted educational interventions addressing attitudes and practical barriers are essential to improve safety practices.

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