Uncovering associations between interest in One Health and pre-existing conditions and behaviours: Evidence from a UK survey

TL;DR

This study explores what personal traits are linked to interest in One Health, finding that attitudes toward nature, animals, and mental health play a role.

Contribution

The study identifies new correlations between One Health interest and pre-existing attitudes toward nature and mental health.

Findings

Interest in One Health is linked to positive attitudes toward nature and animals.

Individuals with poorer mental health show higher interest in One Health.

These associations suggest shared personal preferences drive One Health engagement.

Abstract

This paper endeavours to unveil individual characteristics associated with an interest in One Health. Through the distribution of an online survey randomly distributed among the United Kingdom population, we discovered significant correlations between pre-existing attitudes towards and relationships with nature and animals and interest in One Health, which is quantified by the number of additional pages of One Health information participants agreed to view at the survey's conclusion. Additionally, individuals with poorer mental health demonstrated a higher level of interest in One Health. The findings suggest that interest in One Health and people's connections with nature and animals are driven by the same personal preferences. These insights point towards the potential for more targeted communication strategies to specific groups, facilitating more effective promotion of the One Health concept.

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