AWARENESS OF THE "ONE HEALTH" PRINCIPLES AMONG SPECIALISTS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM AND VETERINARY SERVICE OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

Introduction: The «One Health» concept aims to recognize the inseparability of human health from the health of other animals and the environment. The main objective of the concept is to ensure the timely exchange of information between sectors. Effective implementation of the «One Health» concept requires the coordinated and cohesive work of health and veterinary professionals. The purpose of the work is to study the awareness of the One Health principles among the specialists of the public health system and veterinary service of Kazakhstan. Materials and methods. The cross-sectional study was conducted by questioning of specialists, 771 specialists whose activities are directly or indirectly related to the functions of implementation of the principles of "One Health" took part in the survey. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the statistical package of the program SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 23.0 for Windows (NAO "Medical University of Astana"). Correlation analysis was carried out using Pearson's correspondence criterion. Results. Only 282 (36.6%) respondents use the principles of «One Health» in their professional activities, only 294 (38.1%) respondents have theoretical knowledge of the principles of «One Health» and 195 (25.3%) are not aware of these principles) specialties and medical workers took part in the survey. Conclusion. The low level of awareness of «One Health» among professionals represents a serious obstacle to the implementation of the concept.