IJCM_243A: Knowledge, attitude, and practice study on rabies and its prevention in Nanded city of Maharashtra

Background:Rabies is a fatal disease. One of the main obstacles in reducing the prevalence of the disease is the lack of knowledge about animal bite and measures to be taken after it.Objectives:To access the knowledge attitude and practices related to Rabies, animal bite and utilisation of health ca...

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Published in:Indian journal of community medicine 2024-04, Vol.49 (Suppl 1), p.S70-S70
Main Authors: Fahim, Saniya Aiman Mohammad Abdul, Inamdar, IF, Gattani, PL, Gadekar, RD, Ammarah, Sana, Maidapwad, SL
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal bite
Animal bites
kap study
Rabies
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Summary:Background:Rabies is a fatal disease. One of the main obstacles in reducing the prevalence of the disease is the lack of knowledge about animal bite and measures to be taken after it.Objectives:To access the knowledge attitude and practices related to Rabies, animal bite and utilisation of health care services related to animal bite among general population in a Nanded city of Maharashtra.Methodology:A cross sectional study was conducted among the general public aged more than 18 years in Nanded city of Maharashtra. Knowledge, attitude, and practices of people were assessed using a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) software.Results:Out of 122 people 89.3 % believed that animal bite causes disease. 82.7% believed rabies is fatal. 79.5% believed rabies can be prevented by vaccine. 81.9 % washed their wound with soap and water while 17.2% applied turmeric or lime.Conclusion:Knowledge about Rabies among general public seems to be superficial. Majority of people are still inclined towards traditional practices
ISSN:0970-0218
1998-3581
DOI:10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_abstract243