Abstract
Prevalence of Rabies Pre-exposure Vaccination and Risk Perception among Veterinary Students at the University of Ibadan- A Cross Sectional Survey
Highlights
Rabies is an infectious disease that is common in more than 150 countries and territories, with the greater risk of infection in Asia and Africa.[1]
It is often mandatory for veterinarians and clinical veterinary students to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination being among the occupational at risk group
Knowing Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP) rabies vaccination status of the students is essential to be able to know how best to wade into the situation. It is on this premise that this study aims to assess the prevalence of PREP vaccination and determine factors associated with risk perception among veterinary students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Summary
Rabies is an infectious disease that is common in more than 150 countries and territories, with the greater risk of infection in Asia and Africa.[1]. About 80% of human cases happen in rural regions.[4] It is often mandatory for veterinarians and clinical veterinary students to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination being among the occupational at risk group. The practice of encouraging veterinary students to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination has the advantage of ensuring their safety during their clinical training and practice. The study examined the prevalence of rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis and rabies risk perception among veterinary students at the University of Ibadan. Level of study and previous dog bite injury were statistically significant for rabies risk perception. Conclusion: There was non-compliance with the WHO recommendation that individuals at risk of rabies due to their occupational exposure should receive rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis.
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