Rabies knowledge and prevention practices in Gombe state, Nigeria: a community-based comparative cross-sectional study of rabies hotspot and non-hotspot areas
Targeted educational interventions and tailored prevention strategies are needed to improve rabies awareness and practices, especially among specific demographic groups like older individuals and farmers. Enhancing overall knowledge of rabies and promoting consistent vaccination practices for pets are crucial steps towards reducing the incidence of rabies in both hotspot and non-hotspot areas.
Authors
- Hilary Izuchukwu Okagbue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3779-9763)
- Abiodun Egwuenu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9369-4771)
- Pius Odunze
- Bile Nuhu
- Eugene Chidi Eugene
- Olukemi Titilope Olugbade
- Mishel Dauda
- Olugbemisola W. Samuel
Institutions
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (DE)
- Eugene Research Institute (US)
- Syddansk Innovation (Denmark) (DK)
- Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (NG)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- Gombe State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21309-2
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.07