Grupo de Investigación Centauro, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia; Grupo de Investigadores en Medicina y Producción Tropical Animal - IMPRONTA, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Ibagué, Colombia.
Grupo de Investigadores en Medicina y Producción Tropical Animal - IMPRONTA, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Ibagué, Colombia.
Biomedica. 2024 Nov 6;44(4):468-485. doi: 10.7705/biomedica.7161.
Rabies virus infection can cause fatal brain disease in mammals. Any species is susceptible to infection. Any effort aimed at recognizing infected animals and performing first actions in the event of transmission is mandatory.
To determine knowledge, attitudes, and practice profiles regarding rabies, or hydrophobia, in a municipality of Colombia, using a multiple correspondence analysis.
A descriptive observational study involving 71 pet owners was carried out in the municipality of Ibagué (Tolima). A questionnaire-based survey collected data on rabies knowledge, attitudes, practices, and demographic information. The survey was conducted between October and November 2021, and the data analysis involved descriptive statistics and multiple correspondence analysis.
The study revealed a commendable level of rabies awareness among the urban residents in the study municipality. However, there are causes of concern as they allow stray animals to enter their homes and are not aware of the importance of notifying dead animals. The respondents demonstrated a humane approach to bite management and emphasized the importance of wound cleaning. Additionally, they expressed a strong desire for more information to enhance their knowledge and awareness of the disease.
The findings of this study provide valuable insights for improving rabies prevention efforts and promoting public health. Health education, evidence-based strategies, and community participation are essential for successful disease control and educational gaps addressing related to sociocultural factors.
狂犬病病毒感染可导致哺乳动物致命的脑部疾病。任何物种都易受感染。任何旨在识别感染动物并在传播时采取初步行动的努力都是强制性的。
使用多元对应分析，在哥伦比亚的一个市镇中确定狂犬病（恐水病）的知识、态度和实践概况。
在伊瓦格（托利马）市进行了一项描述性观察研究，涉及 71 名宠物主人。一项基于问卷的调查收集了有关狂犬病知识、态度、实践和人口统计信息的数据。该调查于 2021 年 10 月至 11 月进行，数据分析涉及描述性统计和多元对应分析。
该研究揭示了研究市镇的城市居民对狂犬病有相当程度的认识。然而，存在令人担忧的原因，因为他们允许流浪动物进入他们的家，并且不知道通知死亡动物的重要性。受访者对咬伤管理采取了人道的方法，并强调了清洁伤口的重要性。此外，他们强烈希望获得更多信息，以提高他们对疾病的知识和认识。
本研究的结果为改善狂犬病预防工作和促进公共卫生提供了有价值的见解。健康教育、基于证据的策略和社区参与对于成功控制疾病和解决与社会文化因素相关的教育差距至关重要。
