Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Dog Bite and Its Management: A Cross-Sectional Study From the Rural Field Practice Area of Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna

The present study showed a significant knowledge gap with respect to cases of dog bite management in rural Patna. Even though awareness of rabies is present, there is an alarming lacuna in this awareness being converted to wound-washing practices and timely seeking of medical care. To decrease the risk associated with dog bites and rabies transmission, structured educational campaigns and community-level interventions are important. These measures can significantly improve rabies prevention in general and rural areas in particular.