Abstract
An animal bite is an injury caused by the mouth and teeth of an animal including humans. The present study was conducted in 2023 with the objective to assess the knowledge and practice regarding animal bite among bite victims attending OPD services of CHC, Karukachal. A descriptive research design & convenient sampling technique were used to conduct the study among 50 animal bite victims attending OPD services of CHC, Karukachal. The data were collected using self-structured knowledge and practice questionnaire. The data were analysed by using descriptive statistics. The results showed that most of the samples (84%) had average knowledge regarding animal bite. Also, 90 percent of samples cleaned the area of animal bite using soap and water; 50 percent cleaned the area thoroughly for 15 minutes, 76 percent of samples kept the suspected animal under observation. Twenty-six percent applied antiseptic solution or creams to the affected area, 76 percent consulted the doctor at the day of bite itself. All the samples were got vaccinated against rabies after animal bite. The study concluded that improved community awareness regarding animal bite and its management is required to fight against rabies.
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