This study was conducted in Mecha district, Ethiopia during the months of November to April 2016 to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the communities on rabies. A cross-sectional study design and multistage sampling procedures were employed to select households for this study. Kebeles were randomly selected using lottery method from a list of kebeles in the woreda followed by proportional allocation of participants based on the total number of households found in each kebele using systematic random sampling method. From each selected household, the individuals were further selected by simple random sampling technique and then the required data were collected from 423 households through face to face interview using pre-tested and structured questionnaires.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION.
- LITERATURE REVIEW.
- Etiology
- Classification
- Structure.
- Epidemiology.....
- Distribution of rabies ......
- Host Range and Susceptibility...
- Pathogenesis
- Clinical findings
- Incubation Period ……..\li>
- Clinical signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment.
- Prevention and control...
- MATERIAL AND METHODS
- Study area
- Study design
- Study Population......
- Data collection method..
- Sample size determination...
- Data management and analysis...........
- RESULTS.............
- DISCUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the community in Mecha, Amhara Region, regarding rabies. The study seeks to understand the level of awareness of rabies and the factors influencing preventive measures against this zoonotic disease.
- Knowledge and awareness of rabies transmission and prevention methods.
- Community attitudes towards rabies and the importance of vaccination.
- Practices adopted by the community in response to animal bites and suspected rabies exposure.
- Factors influencing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of rabies prevention.
- The impact of socio-demographic factors on the community's understanding of rabies.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an introduction to the topic of rabies, its global significance, and the specific context of the study in Mecha, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It outlines the importance of understanding the community's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding rabies for effective disease prevention and control.
- Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive overview of existing literature related to rabies. It explores the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and control measures associated with rabies. The chapter also discusses various aspects of rabies, including its classification, structure, distribution, host range, and susceptibility.
- Material and Methods: This chapter outlines the methodology employed in the study. It describes the study area, study design, population, data collection methods, sample size determination, and data management and analysis techniques. This section provides a detailed explanation of how the research was conducted.
- Results: This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the collected data on the community's knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding rabies. It explores the relationships between various socio-demographic variables and KAP scores, revealing patterns and insights into the community's understanding of rabies.
- Discussion: This chapter discusses the study findings in relation to existing research and literature on rabies. It explores the implications of the findings, highlighting the strengths and limitations of the study. The chapter aims to provide a critical analysis of the data and offer valuable insights into the community's perspective on rabies.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Rabies, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP), Zoonotic Disease, Prevention, Control, Animal Bite, Vaccination, Community Health, Ethiopia, Mecha, Amhara Region.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Yonatan Mesfin (Author), 2016, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Community about Rabies in Mecha, Amhara Region, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1141266
