The determinants of rabies knowledge, attitudes and practices among dog owners in the North-Eastern Region of Peninsular Malaysia: a multivariable analysis
The study identified critical knowledge gaps, misconceptions, and suboptimal practices among dog owners in Kelantan, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Tailored educational programs, community engagement strategies, and a comprehensive One Health approach towards the high-risk groups of dog owner are recommended to enhance rabies prevention and control efforts, ultimately safeguarding human, and animal health.
Authors
- Mohammad Fazrul Mohammad Basir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3398-0925)
- Suhaily Mohd Hairon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4934-0001)
- Anas Rosedi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9379-7060)
- Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan Mohammad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5564-6111)
- Mohd Ismail Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5470-4180)
- Nik Mohd Hafiz Mohd Fuzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1242-6327)
- Mohammad Sabri Abdul Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4537-0569)
- Ainin Syakirah Rosli
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (MY)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (MY)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Based Industry (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- One Health Outlook
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-025-00137-9
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.07
Funders
- Southeast Asia One Health University Network
- Universiti Sains Malaysia