Conservation perspectives and perception of bats as reservoirs of zoonotic diseases in Ghana

Bats perform various ecological and socio-economic functions but are also associated with the transmission of zoonotic diseases. This study investigated how awareness of bats as vectors of diseases has influenced their conservation in Ghana. Data were drawn from focus group discussions, key informan...

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Published in:	Human dimensions of wildlife Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 516 - 530
Main Authors:	Ayivor, Jesse S., Lawson, Elaine Tweneboah, Ohemeng, Fidelia, Ntiamoa-Baidu, Yaa
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia Routledge 02-11-2023 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	awareness and attitudes Chiroptera Commercialization Conservation conservation of bats disease spillover Disease transmission Fruit bats Hunting Legislation Vectors Zoonoses zoonotic diseases Ghana
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