Dog ownership, demographics, owners’ knowledge of rabies, and factors associated with canine rabies vaccination in urban and rural areas of Dedougou, Burkina Faso

Dahourou, Laibané Dieudonné; Savadogo, Madi; Tapsoba, Rayandwendé Arnaud Stéphane; Kaboré, Bénéwendé Aristide; Konate, Almamy; Zerbo, Mamadou; Guigma, Hyacinthe Victor; Ouoba, Lalidia Bruno; Ouandaogo, Sandaogo Hamidou; Zerbo, Lamouni Habibata; Traoré, Amadou

doi:10.1016/j.vas.2021.100205

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“…Similarly, owners who had a family veterinary clinic, visited a veterinary clinic at least once every 6 months, and who had ever been advised to vaccinate their dog against rabies were more likely to vaccinate their dog against rabies. The identified factors were broadly consistent with findings about dog owner characteristics in other country settings [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. While the total number of dogs is not available and thus it has been difficult to estimate the annual rabies vaccination coverage in dogs, we successfully obtained a sample estimate of the annual vaccination coverage against rabies in dogs and identified differences in the characteristics of dogs related to vaccination by the number of rabies vaccinations.…”

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“…Similarly, increased interactions with veterinarians, including advice to vaccinate one’s dog, may increase vaccination coverage. In the present study, the number of household members, household income, and perception of vaccination cost were not significantly associated with rabies vaccination; however, these factors were significantly associated in studies conducted in Africa [ 10 , 12 , 14 , 15 ]. In African countries, there is a wide gap in the post-graduate learning opportunity between those who are rich and those who are poor [ 28 ].…”

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“…Regarding owner demographics, the following characteristics have been reported as positively associated with dog rabies vaccination: higher education level [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ], older age [ 12 , 13 ], higher socioeconomic level [ 12 , 14 ], fewer people living in a household [ 10 , 15 ], having an occupation [ 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 ], being part of a religious group (Muslim) [ 9 ], living in an urban area [ 9 , 10 ], and having a private residence [ 11 ]. Other factors include knowledge about rabies [ 9 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 16 ], knowledge about the location of veterinary offices/clinics [ 11 ], the breed of dog (exotic/hybrid vs. local) [ 11 , 12 , 14 ], where the dog was obtained (purchased vs. given) [ 10 , 12 , 14 ], confinement status of the dog home (i.e., confined vs. free-roaming) [ 12 , 14 ], perception of the rabies vaccination cost [ 12 ], and providing veterinary care to owned dogs [ 10 ]. It has been documented that rabies-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices are positively associated with the owner’s education level [ 17 , 18 , 19 ].…”

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Epidemiological Associations between Rabies Vaccination and Dog Owner Characteristics

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Background: The annual rabies vaccination coverage in dogs among 47 prefectures in Japan has been reported to range from 42.3% to 92.4%, and the overall coverage has been steadily declining. Given the presence of unregistered dogs and the small number of stray dogs, the true vaccination coverage is likely to be even lower. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of dog owners to identify the owner characteristics associated with dog rabies vaccination. People in Japan who currently own dogs were recruited and answered a questionnaire consisting of four sections: (i) demographic characteristics, (ii) education history associated with medicine, (iii) factors related to veterinary services, and (iv) dog characteristics. Results: A total of 534 dog owners covering 629 dogs were surveyed. Vaccination within the prior 12 months was the major outcome (56.1%). The associated variables were (a) owner education level, (b) knowledge about mandatory vaccination, (c) having a family veterinary clinic, (d) frequency of visiting a veterinary clinic, and (e) having ever been advised to vaccinate their dog. Conclusions: Although causality cannot be implied, our findings indicate improving owners’ knowledge about mandatory vaccination, facilitating attachment to a veterinary clinic, and veterinarians providing vaccination advice might increase the uptake of dog rabies vaccination. The finding in Japan did not deviate from Asian and African countries with rabies, and the sample estimate of annual vaccination coverage was lower than the reported estimate among registered dogs.

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“…Numerous KAP surveys on rabies have been published from African countries with widely varying targets, e.g. Benin [19], Burkina Faso [20], Cameroon [21], Chad [22], Côte d'Ivoire [23], Democratic Republic of the Congo [24], Ethiopia [25][26][27][28] Ghana [29], Mali [30], Morocco [31], Nigeria [32], Rwanda [33], Senegal [34] Tanzania [18,35], Uganda [36,37], and Zimbabwe [38]. In Namibia, rabies tailored KAP surveys have been conducted only on a small scale, e.g.…”

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Dog Ecology and Rabies Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in the Northern Communal Areas of Namibia

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In 2021, a comprehensive dog demographic questionnaire combined with a KAP survey were conducted in the northern communal areas (NCAs) of Namibia with the aim of gaining a better understanding of dog populations, owner behaviour, and knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) relating to rabies. The survey of 3,726 households across the eight regions of the NCAs provided insights that will inform interventions on order to improve human rabies prevention and Namibia's dog rabies control strategy. The results showed a relatively low average human/dog ratio (HDR) of 5.4:1 indicating a surprisingly high dog population of at least 272,000 dogs in the NCAs, 93% of which appear to be owned but are free-roaming. Data analysis revealed opportunities but also highlighted needs for improvements in rabies surveillance and mass dog vaccinations. Although knowledge, attitude, and practice scores towards epidemiologic and clinical aspects, human rabies prevention, and canine rabies vaccination were deemed to be acceptable, the survey nevertheless revealed deficiencies in some of the population. Interestingly, data seemed to indicate a certain number of unreported human rabies cases. Other findings included the very high number of dogs. However, only 50% of dog-owning households reported having vaccinated their dogs. In order to address these issues, the planning, announcement, and implementation of mass dog vaccination campaigns need to be adapted to achieve adequate vaccination coverage. Another focus needs to be on rabies awareness and education if Namibia is to be significantly contributing to the global goal of "Zero by 30".

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“…This knowledge aids us in averting hundreds of thousands of rabies deaths each year. [ 8 ] Along with research and advancements on vaccines [ 12 , 26 , 38 , 40 , 47 ] and vaccination strategies for animals [ 17 , 18 , 34 , 41 , 42 , 44 , 50 ] those transmit rabies, there are potent human rabies vaccines and immunoglobulins for effective management of rabies. But there seems to be a problem in availability and affordability of these for the individuals nursing a dog bite.…”

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Knowledge of rabies among rural community in Chengalpet district, India

Bharani¹

2022

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The objective of the present study is to assess the knowledge about rabies among the general population of a rural area in Chengalpet district of Tamilnadu. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 361 participants belonging to Paranur village of Chengalpattu district. A pre-tested questionnaire was utilized to gather information on socio-demographic factors, knowledge about rabies, treatment-seeking behavior, and anti-rabies vaccine use among participants with history of dog bite. Among the 361 participants, only 49.5 % were aware of local wound-management procedures, despite the fact that 68% had sufficient knowledge about rabies. The present study highlights. significant association between knowledge regarding rabies with demographic variables such as gender, age, education and occupation Although more than half of the study population had adequate knowledge on rabies, one-fourth of them had no knowledge on first-aid treatments or vaccines at the time of dog bite. This study highlights the need to promote knowledge regarding wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis at the event of a dog bite.

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Dog ownership, demographics, owners’ knowledge of rabies, and factors associated with canine rabies vaccination in urban and rural areas of Dedougou, Burkina Faso

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Epidemiological Associations between Rabies Vaccination and Dog Owner Characteristics

Epidemiological Associations between Rabies Vaccination and Dog Owner Characteristics

Dog Ecology and Rabies Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in the Northern Communal Areas of Namibia

Knowledge of rabies among rural community in Chengalpet district, India

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