Knowledge of Rabies Vis-A-Vis Dog Bite Exposure among Non-Victimized People within Srinagar District of Kashmir Valley, India

Objective: People have low information regarding rabies and its prevention. Understanding community on is vitally attributable to their influence post-exposure treatment-seeking behavior as support important for bar management program. Methods: The present study was carried in Srinagar district. Regarding perception of people interview schedule formulated. As per Municipal Corporation (SMC), the city divided into two divisions; four zones 34 wards. To exploit diversity population response, all were considered investigation. Results: knowledge non-victimized it seen they aware, but lacked a complete rabies. greater parts respondents had heard (81.25%) awake spread through dog bites; however about other animals transmitting This faction has enhanced communication what happening dwelling, counting bites well. Bite being mentioned (70.93%) by most means transmission only some scratches licking method transmission. could due lack acuity disease In our well-known mad (halkaer houn) which allied aggression. Aggression thus known (35.20%) stroke amid verity that furious form widespread animals. treatment, majority aware SMHS (95.31%) hospital provides vaccines didn’t choose any traditional methods. Some knew need prompt washing wound water soap (25%). Victims would seek medical attention, potentially fear Conclusion: good level amongst non-victims may be numerous reports dog’s plus more educated. Factors influencing awareness practices incorporated elevated socioeconomic rank education signifying maximum menace probable fall mainly susceptible sectors society, particularly poor members with slight or no proper education.