Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2015

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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