scholarly journals PROFILE OF ANIMAL BITES AND TREATMENT SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF VICTIMS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY OF WEST BENGAL

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Jadab Ch Sardar
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dog Bite ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Animal Bites

Rabies is practically 100% fatal & it is a neglected tropical disease of world wide importance with about 60,000 deaths annually. Most of the cases occur in Asia & Africa. Community based observational cross-sectional study was conducted in north 24 parganas, W. B. A house to house visit was done using pre-tested schedule and total 1516 persons were surveyed covering 288 houses among whom 32 animal bite cases were detected. Prevalence of animal bite 2.1%, mostly males (62.5%) and 71.95% were 15-60 yrs, dog bite cases (59.4%), common site of injury lower limb (68.7%), all cat III victims were not given immunoglobulin & 21.9% did not wash wounds & 78.1% washed wound for 1/2 minutes. Major cause lack of awareness and non availability of rabies immunoglobulin (RIG).

scholarly journals Awareness about rabies among general population and treatment seeking behaviour following dog-bite in rural Puducherry: a community based cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy ◽  
Vijayageetha M. ◽  
Sonali Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rabies Vaccine ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dog Bite ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background: India contributes to one-third of rabies death globally. Despite the efforts taken by government, Rabies incidence in India has been constant for over a decade. Hence, there is need to assess the awareness and treatment-seeking behaviour which will help to plan strategies to prevent rabies related deaths. The objective of the study was to assess the awareness about rabies among general population and to determine the treatment-seeking behaviour and adherence to anti-rabies vaccine among victims of dog-bite in rural PuducherryMethods: Community based cross-sectional study was conducted during November 2016 in rural Puducherry. 386 individuals were covered in four villages. Information on socio-demographic characteristics and awareness regarding rabies, treatment-seeking behaviour and adherence to anti-rabies vaccine among dog-bite victims was collected using pre-tested questionnaire.Results: Among 386 participants, 244 (63.2%) were in the age group 31-60 years, 259 (67.1%) were females, 103 (26.7%) had no formal-education. About 68% were found to have adequate knowledge regarding rabies but only 49.5% were aware of local wound-management and 237 (61.4%) showed a positive attitude towards vaccination following scratches/lick over abraded skin. Among 27 (6.9%) with history of dog-bite in last one-year, 17 (62.9%) had taken first-aid measures. All 27 (100%) had visited hospital out of which 24 (88.8%) adhered to vaccination schedule.Conclusions: Although two-thirds of the study populations were found to have adequate knowledge regarding rabies, half of them had no knowledge regarding first-aid measures. Although all dog bite victims visited hospital, some did not adhere to the schedule mainly due to negligence. Hence, there is need to create awareness regarding wound management and post-exposure immunization.

An Epidemiological Study of Smoking Among Adult Males in a Rural Area of Hooghly District, West Bengal, India

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indranil Saha ◽  
Bobby Paul ◽  
Tushar Kanti Dey
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Former Smokers ◽  
Education Needs

AbstractA community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken in a rural community of West Bengal, India among 329 adult males, during April to June, 2004 to find out the prevalence, characteristics of smoking and attitude of smokers towards quitting. 29.8% (98), 61.7% (203) and 8.5% (28) were found to be current, never and former smokers respectively. Among current smokers, 79.4% had started smoking before the age of 24 years. 23% of smokers cited the reason for smoking was to concentrate at work and to relieve anger and frustration. 53.8% wanted to quit smoking but lack of willpower (28.2%) became the major hindrance to quitting. 58.9% were uncertain about continuing smoking. Smoking is commonly practised in rural area of West Bengal, starting at quite an early age; hence awareness and health education needs to be stressed, so that prevention can be initiated.

scholarly journals Prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1 to 9 years in rural communities of Lemo district, southern Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Endale WoldeKidan ◽  
Deresse Daka ◽  
Deresse Legesse ◽  
Tariku Laelago ◽  
Bealu Betebo
Keyword(s):  
Family Size ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Contact ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Active Trachoma

Abstract Background Trachoma, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis is the leading infectious cause of blindness. It is transmitted via personal contact with infected ocular and nasal secretions by hands, fomites and eye- seeking flies. Active trachoma is more common among children aged 1 to 9 years. The objective of this study was determining the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1 to 9 years in rural community of Lemo district. Methods Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April, 2018 in rural community of Lemo district. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 589 study participants. Data were collected by using structured pre-tested questionnaire, physical examination and observation. Binocular loupe was used to identify active trachoma cases. The data were entered by using EPi-data version 3.1 and analyzed by SPSS. Binary logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with active trachoma. Variables with p-value < 0.05 in the multivariable analysis were used to declare significance of association. Result Eighty seven (15.2%) children were positive for active trachoma. Absence of solid waste disposal pit (AOR = 2.20, 95% CI (1.12-4.37), do not use latrine as reported by respondent (AOR = 7.53, 95% CI (2.86-19.84), do not use soap for face washing as reported by respondent (AOR =2.3, 95% CI (1.32–4.12), washing face frequency as reported by respondent (AOR = 1.86, 95% CI (1.06–3.26), and family size greater than five (AOR = 1.96, 95% CI (1.06–3.67) were significantly associated with active trachoma. Conclusion Active trachoma among children aged 1 to 9 years is high. Do not use latrine, do not use soap for face washing, and face washing frequency in a day as reported by respondents and family size were associated with active trachoma. Access to adequate water and sanitation can be important components in working towards eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Therefore, prompt measures must be taken by concerned bodies to increase access to adequate water and sanitation facilities.

scholarly journals Cross sectional study on newborn care practices in a rural area

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1000
Author(s):  
Chandra Mani ◽  
Prabhat Kumar Lal ◽  
Laxman Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Practices

Background: NMR contributes to two-third of infant mortality and proper newborn care is essential for achieving the target of reduction in IMR. The present study was conducted to find the newborn care practices in a rural community and to explore the associated factors.Methods: The present community based cross sectional study was conducted upon children born in the study area within past three months. Mothers were interviewed using pretested proforma.Results: It was seen that 87.3% children were cared by their mothers, rooming-in was universal, 82.1% children were kept warm, early bathing was avoided by 45.8% mothers, 96.2% of children were given vaccine at birth and umbilical stump hygiene was maintained in 61.3% cases.Conclusions: The newborn care practices are far from ideal. Community based interventions can be helpful to improve the same. 

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