Pattern of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever related high risk behaviors among Iranian butchers and its relation to perceived self-efficacy

Abstract Background Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is highly fatal to humans and an acute viral disease. The CCHF disease has been reported in occupations such as butchers, slaughterhouse butchers workers. aim of this study was investigate the pattern related high risk behaviors among determine effects perceived self-efficacy participants on their membership latent classes. Methods cross-sectional were recruited from all meat distribution centers Ardabil Province 2019–2020. LCA approach used observe CCFH patterns. Results statistical significance level assigned at P -value < 0.05 analyses. Three classes identified; namely, 1) low (16.1%), 2) (53.6%), 3) very (30.2%). After adjusting for other possible confounders higher score significantly decrease odds class (OR = 0.74) 0.62) compared class. Also, age 1.07) experience 0.91) associate with Conclusions This revealed co-occurrence majority workers livestock industry. It necessary provide general education, force them use protective equipment rate tick bites risky occupations.