Data for: Prevalence and antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter spp. in broiler chicken carcasses and hygiene practises in informal urban markets in a low-income setting
SND-ID: 2024-635. Version: 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5878/p0p0-ag22
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Creator/Principal investigator(s)
Sofia Boqvist
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Animal Biosciences
Joseph Erume
- Makerere University, Department of Biomolecular Resources and Biolab Sciences
Pius Okello - Makerere University, Department of Biomolecular Resources and Biolab Sciences
Research principal
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Animal Biosciences
Principal's reference number
SLU.hbio.2025.IÄ-1
Description
This project aimed to contribute to reduced spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) zoonotic bacteria in urban livestock production systems in low-income countries (LIC). This was done by providing new data on spread and diversity of antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter strains. Drivers to mitigate disease and reduce antimicrobial usage was also generated which will facilitate future initiatives for coordinated actions to reduce spread of AMR.
The project investigated the prevalence of Campylobacter on broiler chicken carcasses sold at informal markets around the capital Kampala in Uganda. Antimicrobial resistance of the isolated Campylobacter strains was analyzed against five different antibiotics: tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, streptomycin, erythromycin, and nalidixic acid. The data file contains 36 rows (Campylobacter strains) and 14 columns, and the data is explained in the documentation file "read_me_AMR_campylobacter."
The vendors selling the broiler chicken carcasses included in the study were interviewed orally using a questionnaire to gather information about their knowledge, practi
The project investigated the prevalence of Campylobacter on broiler chicken carcasses sold at informal markets around the capital Kampala in Uganda. Antimicrobial resistance of the isolated Campylobacter strains was analyzed against five different antibiotics: tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, streptomycin, erythromycin, and nalidixic acid. The data file contains 36 rows (Campylobacter strains) and 14 columns, and the data is explained in the documentation file "read_me_AMR_campylobacter."
The vendors selling the broiler chicken carcasses included in the study were interviewed orally using a questionnaire to gather information about their knowledge, practices, and routines related to food safety and food hygiene at the included markets. The data file contains 120 rows (respondents) and 41 columns (survey questions). The data is explained in the documentation file "read_me_food_safety_questionnaire_results." Show less..
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Unit of analysis
Population
The population consists of broiler chickens sold at informal markets in Kampala, Uganda, as well as the vendors.
Time Method
Study design
Observational study
Description of study design
This study conducted in Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono districts, Uganda, involved collecting broiler chicken carcasses and interviewing market vendors. Ten markets per district were randomly selected from official lists. A total of 124 carcasses were sampled, sufficient to detect a 75% prevalence with 5% error and 80% confidence.
Four carcasses per market were analysed using ISO methods for Campylobacter occurrence. The isolated bacterial strains were confirmed using PCR and identified to species level. All bacterial strains were also tested for antimicrobial resistance using the Disc Diffusion test.
Information about the vendors' knowledge of foodborne diseases, hygiene practices, and attitudes toward food hygiene was collected orally using a questionnaire consisting of 34 questions.
Sampling procedure
Time period(s) investigated
2022-02 – 2022-09
Variables
48
Number of individuals/objects
120
Response rate/participation rate
100%
All selected vendors participated in the study.
Data format / data structure
- Mode of collection: Face-to-face interview
- Description of the mode of collection: A written questionnaire was used to capture information on the included vendors’ knowledge and practices related to foodborne illness and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on the spread and mitigation of foodborne bacteria at informal markets. Chicken carcasses were bought from the interviewed vendors.
- Time period(s) for data collection: 2022-02 – 2022-09
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Data collector:
Makerere University
- Sample: chicken carcasses
- Sample size: 120
- Number of responses: 120
- Source of the data: Biological samples
Highest geographic unit
County (NUTS 3)
Responsible department/unit
Department of Animal Biosciences
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Funding
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Funding agency:
Swedish Research Council
- Funding agency's reference number: 2020-03631_VR
- Project name on the application: Antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic pathogens – a challenge for urban small holder livestock production system
- Funding information: In low income countries (LIC) poultry production is important for livelihood and for food and nutrition security. Campylobacteriosis is one of the major bacterial public health risks globally and poultry meat is the most important route of transmission. In addition, AMR in Campylobacter is a growing concern. The project was conducted among informal food markets in Kampala, Uganda. Data was generated on food handlers’ knowledge and practices related to food hygiene and food safety focusing on spread and mitigation of AMR Campylobacter. The project contextualizes challenges with urban livestock production, AMR and antibiotic usage, and pathogenic zoonotic bacteria. It focuses on knowledge gaps related to spread of zoonotic bacteria resistant to antimicrobials at certain points in the poultry value chain. Generated results will likely be valid in other East African countries, as few studies have been published on AMR and Campylobacter in this region.
Research area
Microbiology (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)
Pathobiology (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)
