Table 2.
Knowledge of dog owners about rabies.
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Do dogs carry rabies virus? (n = 260) | ||
| Yes | 214 | 82.3 |
| No | 46 | 17.7 |
| Can a dog transmit rabies to human through biting or scratching? (n = 214) | ||
| Yes | 208 | 97.2 |
| No | 6 | 2.8 |
| Can a dog transmit rabies to human through licking of open wounds? (n = 214) | ||
| Yes | 33 | 15.4 |
| No | 181 | 84.6 |
| Are aggression, madness and paralysis all signs of rabies infection in humans? (n = 260) | ||
| Yes | 9 | 3.5 |
| No | 251 | 96.5 |
| Can rabies be prevented? (n = 260) | ||
| Yes | 195 | 75.0 |
| No | 65 | 25.0 |
| Is there the need to go to the hospital after being bitten by a dog? (n = 260) | ||
| Yes | 204 | 78.5 |
| No | 56 | 21.5 |