Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Keywords

Pig Butchers, Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae

Abstract

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (E. rhusiopathiae) is a gram-positive, catalase-negative bacilli thas is an opportunistic pathogen which causes erysipeloid, septicemia, and in severe cases, infective endocarditis. This bacteria is often transmitted through direct contact with infected meat, especially that of pigs (Tille, 2017). These infections are frequently associated with occupational exposure to the bacteria. The researchers aimed to assess the level of knowledge and level of awareness of pig butchers in Dasmarinas, Cavite, regarding E. rhusiopathiae to determine their familiarity with the diseases and preventive methods towards contracting the bacteria. A total of 48 pig butchers were surveyed and selected through convenience sampling. The researchers administered a self-made questionnaire consisting of 25 questions, with 10 questions each assigned for the level of knowledge and awareness. Participants were guided by the researchers in answering the questionnaire. The gathered data were then analyzed through descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and dispersion, frequency count, and inferential statistics through Mann-Whitney-U/Wilcoxon rank sum test since the data is of non-normal distribution. In line with the proposed hypotheses, the majority of the variables assessed from the target population (demographic profile, level of knowledge, and level of awareness) showed no significant differences between each pair of variables. However, one pair of variables, namely the level of knowledge and work experience in years, was observed to have a significant difference.

First Advisor

Theo John Segismundo, RMT

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