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Table 5 Perceived predisposing factors Debre Zeit and Modjo abattoirs workers to Brucella seropositivity (N = 156)

From: Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in abattoir workers at Debre Zeit and Modjo export abattoir, Central Ethiopia

Risk factors

N interviewed

Yes

N (%)

No

N (%)

Use of gloves

156

29 (18.59)

127 (81.41)

Mouth cover

156

21 (13.46)

135 (86.54)

Hand wash

156

152 (99.36)

1 (0.64)

Accidental cut

156

76 (48.72)

80 (51.28)

Treatment of sore

76

64 (84.21)

12 (15.79)

Assist parturition

156

14 (8.97)

142 (91.03)

Consumption of raw

meat

156

109 (69.87)

47 (30.13)

Consumption of raw

Milk and milk products

156

107 (68.59

49 (31.41)

Own livestock

156

29 (18.59)

127 (81.41)