Journal article
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards rabies and free-roaming dogs (FRD) in Shirsuphal village in western India: A community based cross-sectional study
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol.13(1), Article e0007120
2019
Abstract
The lack of awareness about dog-bite related rabies in the rural population of developing countries, including India, is a major impediment to controlling the incidence of disease in humans. A survey of 127 rural residents was undertaken in Shirsuphal village in western India using a structured questionnaire to assess the influence of demographic and pet/livestock owning characteristics on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the respondents towards rabies and free roaming dogs (FRD). Multivariable logistic regression models were constructed and the knowledge of the rural residents of Shirsuphal village was found to be significantly influenced by family size (OR 2.1, 95%CI 1.0–4.6, p = 0.04) and poultry ownership (OR 2.3, 95%CI 1.1–4.9, p = 0.03), while their attitudes towards FRD was significantly influenced by age of the respondents (OR 2.6, 95% CI 1.2–5.8) and ownership of cattle/buffalo (OR 2.2, 95% CI 1.1–5.5). Although the knowledge score about rabies was high, a comprehensive understanding of the disease was lacking. Concerted efforts to widen the knowledge about rabies and promote healthier practices towards FRD are recommended.
Details
- Title
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards rabies and free-roaming dogs (FRD) in Shirsuphal village in western India: A community based cross-sectional study
- Authors/Creators
- H.K. Tiwari (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityM. O’Dea (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityI.D. Robertson (Author/Creator) - Huazhong Agricultural UniversityA.T. Vanak (Author/Creator) - Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
- Publication Details
- PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol.13(1), Article e0007120
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science
- Identifiers
- 991005540478707891
- Copyright
- © 2019 Tiwari et al
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 1.104.1816 Rabies
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