Table 3.
Knowledge of new rabies guidelines among the participants
| Knowledge Parameter | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Which is the ideal site for administering rabies vaccine in infants and young children? / Antero-lateral thigh | 159 (34.3%) |
| Which of the following is true regarding the administration of PEP in cases where the vaccination status of the biting animal is well-documented? \ PEP should be given only if the animal’s vaccination status is unknown or out-of-date | 96 (20.7%) |
| In the case of a provoked dog bite, should PEP be given? \ Yes, PEP should be given for provoked dog bites, as there is still a risk of rabies transmission | 118 (25.5%) |
| Is pregnancy and lactation a contraindication to PEP? \ No, neither pregnancy nor lactation are contraindications to PEP | 191 (41.3%) |
| Can corneas for transplantation be collected from suspected/confirmed cases of rabies or rabies-like encephalitis? \ No, corneas cannot be collected from either suspected or confirmed cases of rabies or rabies-like encephalitis for transplantation | 158 (34.1%) |
| What is the category II of animal bites and their management according to WHO? \ Nibbling of uncovered skin, minor scratches, or abrasions without bleeding) | 173 (37.4%) |
| Which route of administration of rabies vaccine for PEP is recommended by WHO as safe, efficacious, and cost-effective? / Intradermal | 93 (20.1%) |
| What is the regimen for PEP according to the updated Thai Red Cross regime/ID route? /2-2-2-0-2 (2 injections of 0.1 mL per ID site on days 0, 3, 7, and 28) | 109 (23.5%) |
| Which route is preferable for modifying PEP to PrEP by skipping the dose on day 14 and administering it on day 28 if the suspected dog or cat involved in the incident is healthy after a 10-day observation period? / Intramuscular (IM) regimen | 275 (59.4%) |
| Which is the preferred route of administration of rabies vaccine for PEP in immunocompromised individuals or individuals receiving Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, or immunosuppressive therapy? / Intramuscular (IM) administration | 221 (47.7%) |
| What is the dosage of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG) recommended? / 20 IU/kg body weight | 193 (41.7%) |
| Under what circumstances should RIG be administered? / For category III exposures in previously immunized individuals | 54 (11.7%) |
| In immunocompromised conditions, under what circumstances should RIG be administered for bites? / For both category II and III bites in immunocompromised individuals | 157 (33.9%) |
| After reconstitution of the rabies vaccine, the entire vial content should be utilized within how many hours? /6 hours | 120 (25.9%) |
| How many doses of vaccine (PEP) are given as per the updated Thai Red Cross regimen using the Intradermal (ID) route? / 8 doses | 68 (14.7%) |
| In cases of re-exposure where an animal bite victim has documented proof of complete PEP or PrEP within 3 months, what is required? / Only adequate wound wash is required | 101 (21.8%) |
| What is considered an adequate serum titer of anti-rabies neutralizing antibody post-vaccination? / ≤0.5 IU/ml | 131 (28.3%) |
| Within how many days of the first dose of Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) can RIG be administered? / Within 7 days | 100 (21.6%) |
| new guidelines for knowledge classification | |
| Adequate | 33 (7.1%) |
| Inadequate | 435 (92.9%) |