KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING LEPTOSPIROSIS PREVENTION AMONG THE NON-PARAMEDICAL STUDENTS

Leptospira, a genus of pathogenic spirochetes, are the source infectious disease leptospirosis, which affects both humans and animals. It is connected to environments with inadequate sanitation agricultural jobs that need contact animals or water regarded as most prevalent zoonosis in world. Adventure travel "mud run" sports events expose competitors fresh soil putting people at risk more more. AIM:To assess level knowledge, attitude, practice regarding leptospirosis prevention among non-paramedical students. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A descriptive research design was conducted. 60 samples were selected by convenient sampling technique. Self - structured questionerwere used collect data from participants. RESULTS: The present study suggested the26 (43.3%) had inadequate, 19 (31.7%) moderate 15 (25%) adequate 25(41.7%) adequate, 16(26.7%)had moderate, 19(31.7%) 22(36.7%) 13(21.7%) moderate,25 (41.7%) practice. occupationhad shown statistically significant association knowledge preventionat p<0.05.This showed majority respondents low levels unfavorable attitudes, poor practices prevention. CONCLUSION:As result, generally substandard. They might be likely get result this discovery. KEY WORDS: Attitude, Knowledge, Leptospirosis’, Non-Paramedical, Practice, Prevention.