Table 3. Knowledge and practices on anthrax control and prevention in outbreak areas of thee districts (Sirajganj, Tangail, Rajbari).
| Parameter | Yes (%) | No (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | |||
| What is Anthrax or Torka (Bangla name)? | 7 (7%) | 93 (93%) | 2.9%–13.9% |
| Do you hear the name Anthrax or Torka (Bangla name)? | 40 (40%) | 60 (60%) | 30.3%–50.3% |
| Vaccine can protect animal from anthrax? | 25 (25%) | 75 (75%) | 16.9%–34.7% |
| Disease can be transmitted from animal to human during the slaughtering/dressing of an infected animal | 2 (2%) | 98 (98%) | 0.2%–7.0% |
| Practice | |||
| Consume sick animal meat | 92 (92%) | 8 (8%) | 84.8%–96.5% |
| Consume dead animal meat | 0 (0%) | 100 (100%) | 0%–3.6% |
| Disposal of dead animal in the open land or water bodies | 67 (75%) | 23 (25%) | 56.9%–76.1% |