Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding canine rabies among community members of Klang Valley, Malaysia

Khairul Muzammil, Nur Ahdanisa (2022) Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding canine rabies among community members of Klang Valley, Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Rabies is a neglected zoonotic viral disease responsible for the deaths of approximately 59,000 people per year globally, with almost 99% of human cases being caused by dogs. In April 2022, Selangor, Malaysia had reported its first two human rabies cases. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding canine rabies among community members of Klang Valley, Malaysia which can be useful to identify the obstacles in the prevention and control scheme of rabies. Between August and September 2022, a total of 201 respondents took part in the online survey conducted through Google Forms using a structured questionnaire. The data were then analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 26. Then, the factors associated with KAP level were analyzed using Pearson chi-square. Majority of the respondents had high knowledge (65.7%, n = 132), positive attitude (75.1%, n = 151) and good health seeking behavior if bitten by a dog (64.7%, n = 108), but bad health seeking behavior for those with a history of dog bites (88.2%, n = 30). The KAP level is found to be associated with having veterinary medicine or medical background, age, ethnicity, type of house, the relationship to the head of household, and having dog(s) as pets (p < 0.05). Households with owned dog(s) (n = 55) showed that they sometimes (20.0%, n = 11), while a few said always (3.6%, n = 2) allow their dogs to roam freely outside without supervision. It is also found that 23% (n = 13) of respondents do not vaccinate their dog(s) against rabies. In conclusion, the level of KAP regarding canine rabies among residents of Klang Valley was suboptimal. Therefore, it is vital to carry out programmes aiming at raising public awareness of rabies and enhancing post-exposure prophylactic habits.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	30 May 2024 08:05
Last Modified:	30 May 2024 08:05
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1859

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