IJCM_306A: Patient compliance towards Post exposure Prophylaxis with Anti Rabies Vaccine - Hospital based study

IJCM_306A: Patient compliance towards Post exposure Prophylaxis with Anti Rabies Vaccine - Hospital based study

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Background: Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system.The components of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis involve wound treatment, Rabies Immune Globulin, and the anti-rabies vaccine.Proper compliance with the rabies vaccination schedule is crucial to prevent development of Rabies Objectives: 1) To assess prevalence of non-compliance and delayed compliance towards post-exposure prophylaxis of the anti-rabiess vaccine of GMC, Jammu 2) To study factors associated with and reasons of delayed compliance and non-compliance towards post-exposure prophylaxis of the anti-rabies vaccine of GMC, Jammu Methodology: A cross- sectional study was carried out from September 2022 to July 2023 on 594 animal bite victims presenting to OPD of the anti-rabies clinic here of GMC, Jammu for the first time, with category 2 and 3 bites were included Results: Males were about 76.9%, and females, 23.1%.

Graduates were 29.3%.Animal bites were mainly from stray dogs (58.2%), with category three wounds (93.8%).

Wound washing practices were done by 540 (90.9%), koip share price about 58 (9.8%) had used only water and about 482 (81.1%) had used only soap and water for wound washing.71.

7% completed the full course of Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV), 24.6% showed delayed compliance, and 3.7% were non-compliant or dropouts.Delayed compliance was observed on the second (35%), third (42.4%), and fourth doses (22.

6%).Reasons for delayed compliance included distant residence, loss of wages, and forgetfulness.Non-compliance reasons included negligence and health issues.No socio- demographic factors showed an association with compliance with ARV.Conclusion: The urgent need to increase awareness and counseling for individuals bitten by animals.

Special attention is crucial for promptly administering Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin in severe cases (category 3 bites) to prevent rabies.