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- The study focuses on the risks associated with Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) and the need for effective public education regarding human-bat interactions.
- Researchers conducted interviews to gather insights on public knowledge about bats and the effectiveness of educational resources aimed at raising awareness about ABLV.
- Key findings emphasize the importance of tailoring risk communication to different audience segments, particularly concerning messaging aimed at children and pet owners, to ensure the information is understood and impactful.
Article Abstract
Issue Addressed: Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a fatal zoonosis, which can be transmitted to humans through scratches or bites from infected bats. Currently, there is a lack of research evaluating risk communication resources about ABLV or the dangers from handling bats. The purpose of this study was to field test resources aimed at educating the public about risks to humans and bats from human-bat interaction, then update these resources based upon feedback to ensure they were relevant and appropriately targeted to the public.
Methods: Thirteen semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of participants chosen for maximum variation of age and sex were conducted. Two investigators analysed the data independently using a deductive approach and then came to consensus by discussion.
Results: The main themes were a wide-ranging level of knowledge and opinions about bats, the resources having an effect on people, and messaging in relation to children and pets being particularly important.
Conclusion: This study highlighted the complexities of risk communication to a broad audience with varied experience and knowledge about bats, and the importance of evaluation prior to implementation to ensure risk communication is relevant and appealing to the intended audience. SO WHAT?: Field testing of health education material prior to implementation is an effective way to ensure key messages are understood, and is important when communicating about fatal but preventable zoonoses such as ABLV.
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