Socio-demographic and treatment profile of outdoor patients attending anti-rabies vaccination clinic
Journal Title: International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS) - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Although Rabies is a vaccine preventable disease, it still poses a significant public health problem in many countries in Asia and Africa where 95% of the 55,000 human deaths occur. The aim of the study was to assess the socio demographic profile and treatment pattern of animal bite patients. A cross-sectional study conducted over 100 patients attending anti-rabies vaccination clinic of IGGMC, Nagpur during March-May 2013. Detailed socio-demographic profile, type of bites, site, duration, category, wound toilet, treatment were inquired. Results indicated that the mean age of patients was 37.9114.97 years. Majority(78%) were males. 93% were from urban areas. Unemployed were 37% and 8% were professionals. Category III bites were 80%. 72% patients had abrasions and 21% had deep wounds. Maximum (68%) bites were on lower limb followed by upper limb (27%), head (3%) and trunk (2%). Wound toileting was done by 74% cases and 41% had applied salt, oil and/or turmeric locally. Majority (81%) had dog bites followed by monkey(6%), cat (5%), pig (4%) and others (4%). Anti-rabies vaccine was given to 66% and immunoglobulin to 25% cases. It may be concluded that majority of the patients were from urban area and most of them were bitten by dogs with poor knowledge regarding wound care and early treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Harsha M Meshram, Sushama S. Thakre, Mohan B Khamgaokar
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP31020
- DOI -
- Views 322
- Downloads 0
Profile of patients with acute aluminuim phosphide poisoning in a tertiary care institute of Haryana, India
The Pesticides have proved to be a boon to the farming community to save the grains from pests and rodents etc. Aluminium phosphide (AIP), a solid fumigant pesticide is widely used as a grain preservative in Northern In...
Risk Assessment for Groundwater Resources in Dili, The Capital City of Timor-Leste
As a newly independent nation-state, Timor-Leste is in the process of developing itself to achieve better condition to meet and provide the needs of its citizens. However, Timor-Leste is still facing challenges in many...
Effects of Clonidine as an Adjuvant to Ropivacaine for Brachial Plexus Block Via Axillary Approach
Brachial plexus block is the most popular technique to deal the upper limb surgeries. Clonidine, the prototype drug of this class is one of the most attractive adjuvants agents. It has analgesic and sedative action and...
Effect of paroxetine exposure on the proteome expression of mice liver
Paroxetine is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) utilized for the treatment of Major Depressive and Stress issues. One of the significant drawbacks in Paroxetine treatment is the pharmaceutical impelled hep...
A STUDY ON GREEN INVESTMENT FOSTER GREEN ECONOMY
Financing remains the principal barrier to the rapid expansion of India infrastructure. The right policy settings and incentive structures must be adopted to enable investment to scale up to needed levels in India. Inn...