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November 13, 2025Indian Journal of Community MedicineOpen Access

A Prospective Study of the Epidemiological Profile of Dog Bite Cases and Determinants of Anti-Rabies Vaccination Compliance at a Rural Health Training Center from a Medical College in Gujarat

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RSRashmi SharmaSPShailesh PrajapatiHBHarsh Bakshi

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Prospective study shows low anti-rabies vaccination compliance in dog bite victims, suggesting need for improved wound care and awareness campaigns.

Key Points

  • The study aimed to generate the epidemiological profile of dog bite cases and assess determinants of anti-rabies vaccination compliance.
  • Conducted a prospective study at a Primary Health Centre in Gujarat
  • Included 221 consecutive cases of dog bites between May-Dec 2023
  • Collected data through home visits and a semi-structured questionnaire
  • 61.7% of cases showed complete compliance with the anti-rabies vaccine
  • Majority of dog bites involved stray dogs and occurred in public places
  • Reasons for non-compliance included feeling cured and lack of awareness about rabies

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Sharma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692523c1c0ce034ddc354ceahttps://doi.org/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_708_24
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