这项同时进行的定性研究的主要目的是确定野生动物的信仰,禁忌,usages,健康观念,从2020年11月至2021年1月,泰国德省和MaeHongSon省四个社区的十个族裔群体的做法。我们还收集了研究受访者与可能导致人畜共患疾病传播和感染的潜在危险行为相关的全面信息。此外,我们打算利用这项研究的结果来制定沟通策略和健康素养改善干预措施,以减轻危险行为,重点关注居住在森林和野生动物附近的种族群体和特定个人,以防止未来的流行病。六十五名受访者是根据他们广泛的知识有目的地挑选的,积极参与当地文化背景,信仰,接触野生动物或食用野生动物。20人(30.8%)参加了深度访谈(IDI),45人(69.2%)参加了8次重点小组讨论(FGD)。结果表明,根据不同种族和研究地点之间的信仰和禁忌,野生动物接触的特征相似和不同。受文化背景和传统的影响。虽然有些民族对野生动物的消费没有明确的限制,其他人坚持特定的信仰和禁忌,禁止食用或杀死特定的野生动物。这些信念经常与保护倡议相对应,从而促进受威胁物种的保护。该研究还显示缺乏适当的健康知识,感知,以及有关野生动物接触和消费的做法。因此,建议公共卫生官员和地方政府制定和执行沟通和教育计划。这些运动应旨在提高健康素养并促进安全处理,准备,和烹饪方法,以有效降低人畜共患疾病传播和感染的风险。此外,有必要设计和实施野生动物保护教育和推广活动。这些计划应在考虑文化背景的同时促进环境管理,信仰,和各种民族的做法。这些活动应涉及不同的利益相关者,包括当地领导人,宗教影响者,社区成员,学校教师,学生,卫生专业人员,村卫生志愿者,和民间社会组织。
This concurrent qualitative study was carried out with the main objective to determine wildlife beliefs, taboos, usages, health perceptions, and practices among ten ethnic groups in four communities in Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces of Thailand from November 2020 to January 2021. We also gathered comprehensive information on study respondents\' knowledge related to potential risk behaviors that could lead to zoonotic disease transmission and infection. Furthermore, we intended to use the study\'s findings to develop communication strategies and health literacy improvement interventions for mitigating risky behaviors, with a focus on ethnic groups and particular individuals who live in close proximity to forests and wildlife, to prevent future pandemics. Sixty-five respondents were purposively selected based on their extensive knowledge, active participation in local cultural contexts, beliefs, and exposure to wildlife contact or consuming game animals. Twenty (30.8%) participated in in-depth interviews (IDIs), while 45 (69.2%) participated in eight focused group discussions (FGDs). The results revealed that the characteristics of wildlife contact are similar and distinct based on their beliefs and taboos among various ethnic groups and study locations, which are influenced by cultural backgrounds and traditions. Although some ethnic groups do not have explicit restrictions on the consumption of wildlife, others adhere to specific beliefs and taboos that forbid the consumption or killing of specific wild animals. These beliefs frequently correspond with conservation initiatives, thereby facilitating the preservation of threatened species. The study also revealed a lack of appropriate health knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding wildlife contact and consumption. As a result, it is recommended that public health officials and local governments develop and execute communication and education initiatives. These campaigns should aim to increase health literacy and promote safe handling, preparation, and cooking practices to reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission and infection effectively. Moreover, it is necessary to design and implement wildlife conservation education and outreach activities. The programs should promote environmental stewardship while considering the cultural contexts, beliefs, and practices of various ethnic groups. The activities should involve diverse stakeholders, including local leaders, religious influencers, community members, schoolteachers, students, health professionals, village health volunteers, and civil society organizations.