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. 2017 Feb 1;11(2):e0005345. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005345

Table 5. Main thematic analysis results summaries.

Focus Main Themes Sub-themes
Disease cross infections The notion of zoonosis Existence and/or non-existence of zoonosis
Infected animal by products as harmful to humans
Comparable syndromes in animals and humans
Knowledge of infections to humans from health facility diagnosis
Perceived pathways of zoonosis via animal by products Consumption of animal products Seasonal resource search migrations
Age set initiations including circumcision
Social and cultural responsibilities
Social gatherings: for example weddings; and the notion of good food
Notions of fresh blood and animal internal organs
Women needs following birth of a new born child
Sense of closeness with animals
Raw milk and undercooked meat debates
Physical contact with animal or animal by products
Regulation of pastoralist consumption patterns Pastoralist as non-conformist to rules guiding meat use Pastoralists understanding of infection from animal products
Livestock inspection and the interest in revenues
Officials interfering with pastoral way of life The importance of fulfilling social and cultural obligations vs rules guiding animal handling