Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cat vaccination among pet owners in Sabah

Cat vaccination is an essential aspect of ensuring cats’ health and disease prevention in order
to prevent disease outbreaks and break the cycle of infection. This cross-sectional study aims
to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices of pet owners in Sabah regarding cat
vaccination while exploring associations with sociodemographic characteristics like age,
division of residency, number of cats owned, and income, as well as analysing correlation
among the knowledge, attitude, and practices levels. Data were collected through an online
survey, with 72 participants. Descriptive analysis was performed to evaluate the overall levels,
and associations were analyzed using statistical tests such as Chi-square and Spearman
correlation test, with IBM® SPSS® Version 27. The study found high level of knowledge, with
significant differences based on the demographic variables. While respondents demonstrated
positive attitude towards cat vaccination, their practices often did not align with the results,
indicating challenges such as limited access to information and time. The study highlights that
a comprehensive approach combining education, awareness, and further research is vital to
create a compliant-pet owners to cat vaccination.