Abstract
Gender and socioeconomic status are critical components of understanding variations in risk and transmission of emerging zoonotic diseases. In investigations taking place in regions where gender and socioeconomic level largely determines daily roles and responsibilities, particularly with regard to interactions with the physical environment, failure to include thoughtful analyses may overlook key differences with regards to behavioral risks and specific health outcomes.
A quantitative sample of 728 survey questionnaire responses were recorded and analyzed via Monte Carlo goodness of fit simulation and multivariate logistic regression. 73 in-depth interviews and 3 focus groups discussions were also thematically analyzed.
Initial findings indicate significant variation in self-reported illness and animal exposure based on gender and socioeconomic status. 76% of women reported ILI symptoms compared to 63% of men. Rodent and poultry contact was also more prevalent among women (97% and 98%) than men (92% and 88%). Furthermore, 11% of men with no formal education reported bat contact compared to 4% of men with at least a secondary education. Initial qualitative findings also provide insights into the different ways that male and female respondents interact with their surrounding human, domestic animal, and wildlife populations. Various activities and responsibilities of potential zoonotic concern, from daily travel to buying, slaughtering, and preparing meat, converged around gender and socioeconomic divisions.
Infectious disease research should consider disaggregation by gender and tenable indicators of socioeconomic status to better understand the scope of risk, and to build targeted and effective mitigation strategies for populations living in high-risk regions.
A quantitative sample of 728 survey questionnaire responses were recorded and analyzed via Monte Carlo goodness of fit simulation and multivariate logistic regression. 73 in-depth interviews and 3 focus groups discussions were also thematically analyzed.
Initial findings indicate significant variation in self-reported illness and animal exposure based on gender and socioeconomic status. 76% of women reported ILI symptoms compared to 63% of men. Rodent and poultry contact was also more prevalent among women (97% and 98%) than men (92% and 88%). Furthermore, 11% of men with no formal education reported bat contact compared to 4% of men with at least a secondary education. Initial qualitative findings also provide insights into the different ways that male and female respondents interact with their surrounding human, domestic animal, and wildlife populations. Various activities and responsibilities of potential zoonotic concern, from daily travel to buying, slaughtering, and preparing meat, converged around gender and socioeconomic divisions.
Infectious disease research should consider disaggregation by gender and tenable indicators of socioeconomic status to better understand the scope of risk, and to build targeted and effective mitigation strategies for populations living in high-risk regions.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | APHA Annual Meeting and Expo 2019 - Philadelphia, United States Duration: 02 Nov 2019 → 06 Nov 2019 https://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/apha-calendar/2019/apha-annual-meeting-and-expo https://apha.confex.com/apha/2019/meetingapp.cgi (Event website) |
Conference
| Conference | APHA Annual Meeting and Expo 2019 |
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| Abbreviated title | Creating the healthiest nation: For science. For action. For health. |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Period | 02/11/19 → 06/11/19 |
| Other | APHA’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo brings together nearly 13,000 of your peers from across the U.S. and the world to network, educate and inspire each other. During APHA 2019, thousands of your colleagues will present on a variety of topics. Annual Meeting registration includes access to the Public Health Expo and all session and events except Learning Institutes and Ticketed Meals. You may purchase these additional events through the registration process. Register Today! |
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