@article{ref1,
title="Magnitude and health seeking behavior among dog bite cases in rural Tamil Nadu",
journal="International journal of medical science and public health",
year="2017",
author="Arunachalam, D. and Kirubakaran, S.",
volume="6",
number="5",
pages="948-950",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The dog population in India is estimated to be around 25 million, and most of them are not protected against rabies. Although cases of dog bite constitute a problem of considerable magnitude, not all the victims of a dog bite seek medical help.   Objectives: (1) To find out the prevalence of dog bite cases in a selected rural population and the practice of first aid and (2) To analyze the health seeking behavior among those who are exposed to dog bites.   Materials and Methods: It was a community-based cross-sectional study. About 6 villages selected at Keerapalayam block in Cuddalore district by simple random sampling method. Study participants were 237 dog bite cases reported over a period of 5-year. Data collection was done based on the pre-designed questionnaire. Information could not be obtained for 21 cases due to refusal and migration. Statistical analysis was done using proportion, Chi-square test.   Result: Out of 216 cases of dog bite 57.4% were males. Out of which 34.3% were Key words: Dog Bite;Heath Seeking Behavior;First Aid;Anti Rabies Vaccine<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2320-4664",
doi="10.5455/ijmsph.2017.1059924112016",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2017.1059924112016"
}