Hind Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed¹, Hayfa Mohammed Ismail Magzoub², Adil MA Salman³* and Ammar A. Hamid Ahmed⁴

¹Department of Public Health, School of Health Science, Ahfad University for Women, Sudan
²Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan
³One Health Center, University of Bahri, Sudan
⁴Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources, Oman

*Corresponding Author: Adill MA Salman, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Bhri, One Health Centre, Sudan.

Received: December 01, 2025; Published: December 12, 2025

Abstract

Background: Brucellosis is a major zoonotic disease in Sudan, affecting both livestock productivity and human health. Farmworkers represent a high-risk group due to their close contact with animals and animal products. Despite the endemicity of brucellosis in Sudan, data on knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices among farmworkers remain limited.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 105 farmworkers from dairy farms in Sudan. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of brucellosis, and farm-level preventive practices. Knowledge was assessed using ten core questions with a maximum score of 100 points, while preventive practices were scored out of 100. Chi-square tests were applied to examine associations between socio-demographic variables, knowledge, and practices.

Results: Participants were predominantly aged 19–25 years (36.2%) or over 40 years (23.8%). Nearly half (49.5%) were illiterate, and 75% resided on farms. The mean knowledge score was 30.5/100, with 85% classified as having poor knowledge, 14% moderate, and only 1% high knowledge. Key gaps included limited understanding of transmission routes and clinical signs in animals and humans. Preventive practices scored 47.5/100, with unsafe disposal of aborted materials and poor waste management being critical deficiencies. Knowledge was significantly associated with age (p = 0.038), residence (p = 0.004), and education (p = 0.031). Preventive practices were significantly influenced only by age (p = 0.004).

Conclusions: Farmworkers in Sudan demonstrated limited knowledge and suboptimal practices regarding brucellosis, highlighting the urgent need for targeted One Health-based education and capacity-building programs. Strengthening veterinary services, improving biosecurity, and promoting safe milk handling are critical to reducing zoonotic transmission risks.

Keywords:Brucellosis; Knowledge; Practice; Sudan; KAP; Farm Workers; Cross Sectional

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Citation: Adill MA Salman.,et al. “Knowledge and Practices Related to Brucellosis Among Farmworkers in Khartoum North, Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Assessment".Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 10.1 (2026): 08-15.

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