KARAKTERISTIK LINGKUNGAN DAN ASPEK SOSIAL BUDAYA KAITANNYA DENGAN PENULARAN BEBERAPA PENYAKIT ZOONOSIS DI DESA SIGEDANG DATARAN TINGGI DIENG, PROPINSI JAWA TENGAH

<div class="WordSection1"><p>Study on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of people toward animal borne diseases had been conducted in Sigedang village, Dieng, Wonosobo. Information on KAP is necessary to design animal borne disease control program. This study was part of the <em>Role </em><em>on small </em><em>mamm</em><em>als </em><em>i</em><em>n </em><em>the transmission </em><em>of several zoonosis. </em>A total of 98 households with 262 members had beed observed and interviewed using structured questionnaires. Results of the interview show that 95% of respondents finished primary school only. A total of 7% of the respondents have knowledge on the animal borne diseases. A total of 87.8% households have sign on the presence of rats inside, while 45% outside. A total of 70% of households own cattle consisting of sheep (48%) and chicken (28%). A total of 46% of the nest located very close to the house, and 4% inside the house. 33% respondent have pets consisting of cats 22.4% and birds 10%. Although currently knowledge on animal borne diseases was relatively low, there was no worry about it, since generally people in Sigedang were responsive and concern about their health. Their prominent character was pragmatism and high competitiveness in struggling for life. So in designing education program, it is important to use the appropriate methods in disseminating the message, to make people realize and aware that the information is useful for them and for their ownsake. Active role of health providers and other officers, information dissemination through mass media is important. Education material in schools need to be tailored in line with condition in the district, so pupils will have more understanding about their own environment.</p> <p> </p></div> <br /> <p>Keywords: Zoonosis, environment, socioculture