A preliminary survey of knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding rabies in West Bengal, India
<p>Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients attending the general outpatient department in Malda Medical College about rabies.</p><p>Methods: A structured questionnaire was answered by 161 participants. The KAP scor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://sljid.sljol.info/articles/8233 |
| Summary: | <p>Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of patients attending the general outpatient department in Malda Medical College about rabies.</p><p>Methods: A structured questionnaire was answered by 161 participants. The KAP score was calculated according to the response of the participant.</p><p>Results: Compared to adults, children in the 10-15year age group scored much less in all components of rabies prevention and post exposure management.</p><p>Conclusion: There was lack of awareness about post exposure prophylaxis of rabies in children. Awareness campaigns especially focusing on children are required to provide better medical care.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2012-8169 2448-9654 |