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 |