Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding bovine tuberculosis in cattle and humans in Malawi

Publication Type

Journal Article

Name of Author

• Alfred Ngwira, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, Department of Basic Sciences, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lilongwe, Malawi, SACIDS Foundation for One Health, SACIDS Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, TanzaniaFollow
• Samuel O.M Manda, Department of Statistics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
• Esron D. Karimuribo, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, SACIDS Foundation for One Health, SACIDS Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
• Sharadhuli I Kimera, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania, SACIDS Foundation for One Health, SACIDS Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

Publication Date (Issue Year)

2026

Journal Name

PLOS One

Abstract

Background

Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) has a significant impact on both the cattle industry and human health. Understanding its transmission, clinical signs, risk factors, and control measures is essential for prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding BTB in high-burden areas of Malawi.

Methods

A stratified sampling design was employed to collect data from 463 butchers, dairy farmers and cattle farmers in different locations and settings in Malawi. Aggregate scores on knowledge, attitudes, and practices were taken as multivariate measurements and fitted with multivariate linear regression models.

Keywords

Knowledge, attitudes, practices, bovine tuberculosis, cattle, humans, Malawi

Rsif Scholar Name

Alfred Ngwira

Rsif Scholar Nationality

Malawi

Cohort

Cohort 3

Thematic Area

Food security and Agribusiness

Africa Host University (AHU)

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania

Recommended Citation

Ngwira, A., Manda, S. O., Karimuribo, E. D., & Kimera, S. (2026). Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding bovine tuberculosis in cattle and humans in Malawi. PLOS One https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341968