ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RABIES AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS OF PGIMS ROHTAK

Tarun Kumar, Kashish Grover, DR Vinay, Dr. Anvesha, Ginni Agrawal, Dr Aashima, Roopam Kapoor

Abstract


Background: Rabies is a fatal viral zoonotic disease of public health importance. Prevention forms the basis of management.  This study was thus planned to assess the knowledge of postgraduate students working in PGIMS Rohtak, regarding rabies and its prevention. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among all postgraduate students, working in the departments managing cases of animal bite. The knowledge was assessed using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. SPSS version 20 was used for analysis. Results: More than 80% participants had knowledge about the standard wound management practices. Only half of them were clear about the intradermal vaccination schedule. About 1/3rd participant had knowledge about the categories of animal bite, immunoglobulin use i.e. its recommendation, site and dose of administration. Conclusion: The current study revealed that the correct knowledge about animal bite management and Anti rabies immunization was lacking among postgraduate students managing cases of animal bite

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Rabies, Knowledge, postgraduate students

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