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The present study documented a high prevalence of
RVF-specific IgG among those workers compared to the
general population. These protective measures should
include the wearing of masks, gloves, aprons and other
protective barriers. Regular use of soap, water and anti-
septics on exposed body parts should be encouraged
during their practices. The researchers observed the lack
of regular adherence of abattoir workers to these protec-
tive measures. More comprehensive training program in
the region for abattoir workers is needed. A recent study
in Portugal among butchers affirmed education as an
important link to the two variables: knowledge and atti-
tudes; customs and environment in abattoirs [11]. The
training programs for abattoirs workers in the region
should incorporate activities that support skills develop-
ment relevant to real life situations in which the workers
can put information into practice. There is a need to de-
velop training methods that proved to change behavior as
well as imparting knowledge.
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