Table 2.

Attitude of backpackers toward rabies risk

	n	%
Had sought any travel health information before leaving
Yes	702	80.7
No	167	19.2
Received information about rabies before this trip
Yes	480	55.6
No	384	44.4
Received vaccination against rabies (N = 862)
Yes, complete 3 shots	156	18.1
Yes, 1–2 shots	95	11.0
No	611	70.9
Reason for not being vaccinated (N = 611)
It is too expensive	374	61.2
I did not know/aware about rabies	72	11.8
I think it is not necessary	57	9.3
Doctor/nurse did not recommend rabies shot	39	6.4
It is too expensive and may not be necessary	20	3.3
Doctor/nurse did not inform us	17	2.8
Limited time frame before departure	11	1.8
Other reason	21	3.4