Awareness of animal bite and rabies among agricultural workers in rural Dharwad, Karnataka, India

Chandan, N; Kotrabasappa, K

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20162054

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“…A maximum of 16 points was obtained if the students correctly answered all questions. The total scores obtained by each student were calculated and the total scores were categorized into binary outcome variables using the mean score of knowledge [18,19]. The students that had a knowledge score higher than the mean (≥7) were considered as "Good" and those that had a lesser knowledge score than the mean (<7) were considered as having "Poor" knowledge on rabies.…”

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Knowledge and Perception of Rabies among School Children in Rabies Endemic Areas of South Bhutan

Lungten

Rinchen²,

Tenzin³

et al. 2021

TropicalMed

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Rabies is endemic in southern Bhutan and children are the frequent victims of dog bites. We surveyed the knowledge, attitude, and practices on rabies among school children in three schools located in southern Bhutan. A total of 701 students (57.9% female, 42.1% male) with an age range of 12–21 years (mean: 15 years) participated in the survey, of which 98.2% had heard about rabies. Most of the students demonstrated a good level of knowledge (59.7%) and a favorable perception towards rabies (57.7%). Multivariable logistic analysis revealed the relation between knowledge and the awareness campaign (OR:1.5, 95% CI: 1.1–2.1). Similarly, higher grades of students (OR:1.9, 95%CI: 1.3–2.9) and employed mothers of the students (OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.0–2.7) were associated with more favorable perceptions. However, some knowledge gaps were identified in this study, such as students not being able to clearly mention the susceptible hosts of rabies, transmission routes, clinical signs, and prevention and control options. Therefore, regular awareness programs on rabies are necessary among school children in Bhutan.

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