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
| Title | 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 |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2024 |
| Journal | BMC Public Health |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Start Page | 867 |
| Date Published | 03/2024 |
| Authors | Logan JJ, Sawada M, Knudby AJ, Ramsay T, Blanford JI, Ogden NH, Kulkarni MA |
| Keywords | Attitudes and practices, Health knowledge, Lyme disease, prevention, Protective behaviours, risk factors, Tick bites, tick-borne diseases, ticks |
| 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. |
| URL | https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18348-6 |
