Knowledge, protective behaviours, and perception of Lyme disease in an area of emerging risk: results from a cross-sectional survey of adults in Ottawa, Ontario

Author:

Logan, JJ, Sawada, M, Knudby, AJ, Ramsay, T, Blanford, JI, Ogden, NH, and Kulkarni, MA

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2024-03

Journal/Series title:

BMC Public Health

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URL:

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18348-6

Abstract:

This study highlights the dynamics between Lyme disease knowledge, patterns of exposure risk awareness, and vigilance of personal protection in a Canadian region with emerging Lyme disease risk. Notably, this study identified gaps between perceived local risk and protective behaviours, presenting opportunities for targeted enhanced communication efforts in areas of Lyme disease emergence.