THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF THE COMMUNITY IN SIBANGKAJA VILLAGE, BADUNG, REGARDING THE RABIES INCIDENT

Background: The challenges in overcoming the rabies epidemic include public's lack of knowledge and attitudes regarding control first aid dog bites. Sibangkaja is one villages Badung Regency, which an endemic area for rabies. Purpose: This study aimed to describe knowledge, attitudes, factors influencing behavior residents Village, Badung, Methods: descriptive observational was carried out using a cross-sectional design. samples were 250 taken by convenience sampling. Data collected from February March 2020 through interviews digital questionnaire. variables community toward vaccination village. Results: results showed that respondents' good, but 34% did not know symptoms It discovered prevention management are significantly more favor than eliminating dogs. Furthermore, there association between ownership on people's (p-value=0.01). Conclusion: Information education about needed exercise caution pay attention themselves surrounding people Village Attitudes largely elimination dogs.Conclusion: so able be careful dogs around them.