Table 1.
Profile of Dog Bite Victims in Jos, Plateau State from 2006-2008
| Variables | Number N=195(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age of Victims | 0-< 16 years old | 141 (72) |
| 16-30 years | 30 (15) | |
| >30 years | 24 (12) | |
| Gender | Male | 129 (66) |
| Female | 66 (34) | |
| Current educational level | Primary education | 126 (64) |
| Secondary | 48 (25) | |
| Tertiary | 4 (2) | |
| No formal education | 17 (9) | |
| Site of bite | Arms | 165 (85) |
| Legs | 21 (10) | |
| Shoulder | 8 (4) | |
| Neck | 1 (1) | |
| Post exposure prophylaxis | Received 5 doses | 106 (54) |
| Received 3 doses | 61 (31) | |
| Received 2 doses | 19 (10) | |
| Received 0 dose | 9 (5) | |