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Global Systematic Review on Knowledge Towards Q Fever
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Vahid Rahmanian1    , Yaser Sarikhani2 , Masoome MehrabiKia3 , Masihollah Shakeri4 , Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi *5 |
1- Department of Public Health, Torbat Jam Faculty of Medical Sciences, Torbat Jam, Iran., Department of Public Health
2- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran. & Iranain Research Network for Socail Determinants of Health (IRNSDH), Tehran, Iran., Research Center for Social determinants of health
3- Student Research Committee, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran., Student Research Committee
4- Zoonoses Research Center, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran., Research Center for Social determinants of health
5- Zoonoses Research Center, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran., Zoonoses Research Center , sotoodehj2002@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (57 Views) |
Background: Q fever is a zoonotic disease characterized by a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and a substantial public health burden. Despite its epidemiological importance, this study aimed to systematically review global evidence on awareness and knowledge of Q fever.
methods: This structured review included English-language articles published between January 2010 and August 2025. Comprehensive searches were conducted across major international databases. Study selection followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, and methodological quality was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist. Given conceptual and methodological heterogeneity across studies, a meta-analysis was not performed; findings are presented descriptively.
Results: Of 1,731 identified records, 17 studies from 11 countries met the inclusion criteria. Most studies used cross-sectional designs and researcher-developed questionnaires. Considerable heterogeneity was observed in the definition and measurement of “knowledge.” Awareness levels among healthcare workers—particularly in low- and middle-income countries—were generally inadequate. Veterinarians showed relatively higher knowledge levels; however, important conceptual gaps persisted. Among farmers and livestock breeders, knowledge levels varied and were influenced by educational attainment and professional training. Awareness of vaccination was largely limited to studies conducted in Australia.
Conclusion: Significant global knowledge gaps about Q fever persist across key populations. Developing standardized knowledge assessment tools and implementing multidimensional educational interventions guided by a One Health approach are essential to strengthening health system preparedness.
Keywords: Q Fever, Knowledge, Systematic review
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| Keywords: Q Fever, Knowledge, Systematic review |
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Type of Study: Review |
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Received: 2026/02/26 | Accepted: 2026/05/2 | Published: 2026/07/1
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