Table 3.

Distribution of Attitudes about rabies (n=290).

Attitudes About Rabies	Proper		Improper a
A1: Rabies is not to be feared. If you get rabies there is no need to worry	261	90.00%	29	10.00%
A2: There is no chance to get rabies from a cat scratch	116	40.00%	174	60.00%
A3: When you see fighting dogs you should stop them immediately	251	86.60%	39	13.40%
A4: Dogs like to play when they are eating. They will be in a good mood and want to play	232	80.00%	58	20.00%
A5: When you are bitten by a dog, you don’t have to tell your parents or teachers because you will be scolded	273	94.20%	17	5.80%
A6: If you are scratched by a cat and there is no blood there is no need to wash the wound with running water and soap for at least 10–15 minutes	159	54.80%	131	45.20%
A7: There is no need to rabies vaccinates dogs that do not go outside and play with other dogs	201	69.30%	89	30.70%

^aThe respondents answered that they were not sure and disagreed with the questions they should have agreed or agreed with the question that should not have disagreed.