Table 5.
Characteristics of persons bitten by suspected rabid animal, Pétionville, Haiti, 2013
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Survey respondents ever bitten by a suspected rabid animal | 172 of 550 | 31·3 |
| Average number of bites (range) | 1·1 (1–3) | |
| What animal was responsible for the bite?* | ||
| Dog | 161 | 93·6 |
| Cat | 20 | 10·8 |
| Age group (years) | ||
| 18–29 | 80 | 46·5 |
| 30–39 | 43 | 25·0 |
| 40–49 | 27 | 15·7 |
| 50–59 | 18 | 10·5 |
| ⩾60 | 4 | 2·3 |
| Sex | ||
| Men | 81 | 47·1 |
| Women | 91 | 52·9 |
| Where were you when bitten by the animal?* | ||
| My home | 29 | 16·9 |
| Neighbour's home | 85 | 49·4 |
| On the street | 58 | 33·7 |
| On what part of your body were you bitten?* | ||
| Lower limb | 145 | 84·3 |
| Upper limb | 20 | 11·6 |
| Chest | 6 | 3·5 |
| Face | 2 | 1·2 |
* Multiple responses allowed, totals may not add up to 100%.