To Study the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Management of Animal Bites Among General Population in A Rural Area of Jammu - A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study.
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Rabies is a preventable acute and fatal viral infection caused by a single stranded RNA virus. Community awareness on all aspects of rabies is generally lacking. To achieve this, a cross-sectional study was carried out in the field practice area of Department of Community Medicine of Government Medical College Jammu. Face to face interview was conducted using semi-structured, pre-tested interview schedule. A total of 131 adult participants (M:F ratio 0.74:1) were studied. 86.9% of the respondents were found to have correct knowledge regarding the consequences of animal bites. Nearly half (52%) of the respondents prefer treatment in government hospitals following animal bite whereas nearly one fourth (27%) respondents preferred private clinics. Nearly one fifth respondents preferred visiting religious places for seeking treatment and having faith in traditional healers and quacks. 57% of the respondents consider the application of indigenous substances on animal wounds like chillies and surma useful. Locally specific IEC campaigns are a key to prevention and control of rabies.
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Rimpi Sangral, Kiran Lachala, Dinesh Kumar, Tajali N Shora, Deepika Dewan, Sonika Sangra
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