3b238e271964807897f35fb 20250419130906327 gh.rasoolrahmani@gmail.com:pryv gh.rasoolrahmani@gmail.com WEB-FORM Ghalib Medical Journal MJ 3006094X 10.58342/2 https://www.mj.ghalib.edu.af/index.php/mj 04 19 2025 04 19 2025 2 1 10.58342/ghalibMj.V.2.I.1 https://www.mj.ghalib.edu.af/index.php/mj/issue/view/4 دانش، نگرش و عملکرد دانش‌جویان دانشگاه جامی، هرات، افغانستان در مورد تب خونریزی‌دهنده کریمه-کنگو Faculty of Medicine, Jami University, Herat, Afghanistan Ali Rahimi https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5821-9177 Mohammad Masudi https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0525-0228 Faculty of Medicine, Jami University, Herat, Afghanistan Sayed Aref Salehi https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7681-0252 Faculty of Medicine, Herat University, Herat, Afghanistan Mohammad Hadi Binesh https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9855-2379 Faculty of Medicine, Jami University, Herat, Afghanistan Said Farooq Hosaini https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2675-4823 Faculty of Medicine, Herat University, Herat, Afghanistan Nesar Ahmad Shayan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8857-7765 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, London-On, Canada Background: CCHF is a severe tick-borne viral disease with a high fatality rate, endemic in 50 countries. In Afghanistan, particularly in Herat, CCHF poses a significant public health challenge, with 1,537 suspected cases and limited awareness among high-risk populations. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Jami University in Herat, Afghanistan, from August to October 2024. Using stratified random sampling, 350 students were surveyed through a self-administered questionnaire. The study assessed students' KAP regarding CCHF, with questions covering transmission, symptoms, prevention, and personal risk perception. Results: Only 23.1% recognized it as transmissible, and 39.4% knew it was viral, while 63.4% identified tick bites as a transmission route, but only 29.7% were aware of transmission through animal meat or secretions. Attitudes showed that 94.6% considered CCHF dangerous, and 73.4% felt personally at risk. In terms of practices, 79.7% consistently sought healthcare advice, yet only 41.4% always avoided contact with infected animal blood or meat. Medical students displayed significantly better knowledge (36.1%), and more positive attitudes (46.2%) compared to non-medical students. Conclusion: The study highlighted substantial gaps in CCHF awareness among university students, with variations between medical and non-medical students. The findings underscore the need for targeted educational interventions, practical preventive training, and addressing psychosocial barriers to improve disease prevention strategies. 04 19 2025 04 19 2025 9 22 10.58342/ghalibMj.V.2.I.1.2 https://www.mj.ghalib.edu.af/index.php/mj/article/view/32