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June 7, 2026MRIMS Journal of Health SciencesOpen Access

Community awareness and behavioral practices toward rabies and animal bites in rural Nagarahole

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SCSree Sibi ChakravarthyMCM R Sathish ChandraZOZeen Lasvy Oliveira

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Overview

Cross-sectional study evaluates rabies knowledge and behaviors in rural Karnataka, suggesting need for improved education.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the community's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies and animal bites in rural Nagarahole.
  • Community-based cross-sectional study conducted in November 2024
  • 148 residents surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire
  • Data analyzed using SPSS with KAP scores calculated
  • 97% of respondents had heard of rabies and 92% recognized its fatality
  • Only 11% demonstrated adequate knowledge of rabies prevention
  • 75% acknowledged the need for completing the vaccine course, but only 3% reported recent bite incidents with one meeting good care criteria

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Chakravarthy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250ce97def13d035e1d309https://doi.org/10.4103/mjhs.mjhs_22_26
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