Table 4.

Perception of the study participants about the preventive measure of TF and route of transmission of TF in APH, Arerti town, Ethiopia, 2022.

Perception assessment items	Response	Frequency	Percent
Do you believe that you are exposed to TF infectious sources?	No	113	35.6
	Yes	204	64.4
Do you think that TF is a preventable disease?	No	72	22.7
	Yes	245	77.3
Do you think that washing your hands before a meal can prevent you from getting a TF infection?	No	47	14.8
	Yes	270	85.2
Do you think consuming raw fruit and vegetables can expose you to TF infection?	No	81	25.6
	Yes	236	74.4
Perception of the study participants about the preventive measure of TF	Negative perception	77	24.3
	Positive perception	240	75.7