Snakebite incidence and healthcare-seeking behaviors in Eastern Province, Rwanda: A cross-sectional study
This large-scale community-based assessment highlights variations in snakebite incidence between districts and confirms frequent involvement of traditional healers in management. Improving access to anti-venom and community education on the risks of ineffective practices, along with timely use of formal healthcare, are crucial. Collaboration between healthcare providers, traditional healers, community leaders, and policymakers is essential to implement targeted interventions for enhancing snakebite prevention and management strategies.
Authors
- Leila Dusabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4687-9180)
- Dieudonne Hakizimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5379-4129)
- Leandre Ishema
- Janna M. Schurer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6122-5332)
- Elijah Murara
- Mihigo Bonaventure
- Lauren E. MacDonald
- Happy Tahirih Kampire
- Mahlet Tadesse
Institutions
- Tufts University (US)
- University of Washington (US)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (DK)
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012378
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.65
Funders
- Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Rwanda Biomedical Centre