Time-space distribution of Brucellosis cases in bovine veterinarians
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The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of the graduation moment, years of graduation and region (within the Province of Santa Fe) on the risk of brucellosis in veterinarians working in general practices with bovines. Data was collected by a survey using a structured questionnaire which was answered anonymously by 464 professionals. Two studies were conducted: 1) the cohorts of veterinarians graduated from one to 10, 11 to 20 and more than 20 years prior to the survey were compared, considering only the new cases of brucellosis recorded during those periods; 2) the regions where the veterinarians performed their practice, defined according to the Plan Superador de Brucelosis Bovina from SENASA, were compared. Statistical analysis included the Relative Risk estimation (RR) and logistic regression. The cumulative incidence rate (CIR) of brucellosis was 25.6%, with a higher frequency at the beginning of the professional activity and in veterinarians graduated more time ago (P<0.001). The veterinarians who worked in the Center-South Region had a CIR of brucellosis in their first 10 years of work of 22.9%, significantly higher than their colleagues who practiced in the North region (CIR = 11.6%) (P=0.004). The tendency to concentrate the cases in the first years of professional activity was observed in both regions, although with greater intensity in the Center-South Region (P<0.001). We concluded that the region of professional practice and the temporary variables (time of graduation and years of graduation) are undoubtedly linked to each other.
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