Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research (Sep 2020)

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of a local community towards the prevention and control of rabies in Gaibandha, Bangladesh

  • M. Mujibur Rahaman,
  • Umme Ruman Siddiqi,
  • Abdullah Al Momen Sabuj,
  • Be-Nazir Ahmed,
  • Sanya Tahmina,
  • Md. Rayhan Faruque,
  • Sumon Ghosh,
  • Nasir Uddin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2020.g436
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 3
pp. 414 – 420

Abstract

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Objectives: Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of rabies in the community are essential for developing post-exposure behavioral treatment and for understanding current prevention and control policy on rabies. This was a cross-sectional study in Gaibandha Sadar, a northern district of Bangladesh, investigating the level of KAP about rabies. Materials and methods: A total of 368 interviewed respondents, of whom 280 (76.09%) were male, and 88 (23.91%) were female. A structured questionnaire was used for the data collection from respondents on socio-demographic information and KAP regarding rabies. The data analyzed with STATA-IC-11.0 and the association of independent variables with rabies KAP scores were cal¬culated using Pearson’s Chi-square. Results: Most respondents had adequate KAP levels and positive thoughts on rabies prevention. The KAP scores were strongly associated with education and employment status (p < 0.05). Most respondents said that stray dogs are a headache in the area and believed that control of the dog population in Gaibandha is essential. Conclusion: These outcomes also revealed that there is an information gap about rabies that might improve by developing an education program for awareness. [J Adv Vet Anim Res 2020; 7(3.000): 414-420]

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