Factors Predicting the Good Level of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Heads of Household and Nursing Staff on Canine Rabies in the City of Matadi, DRC

Marthe Ndenge Hello; Prince Kimpanga; Paulin Mutombo; Phillipe Kone; Dani Yassa Ndjakani; Vincent Bonkela; Parfait Ndongo; Blaise Makoso Nimi; Nkembi Nzuzi

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Factors Predicting the Good Level of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Heads of Household and Nursing Staff on Canine Rabies in the City of Matadi, DRC

Marthe Ndenge Hello, Prince Kimpanga, Paulin Mutombo, Phillipe Kone, Dani Yassa Ndjakani, Vincent Bonkela, Parfait Ndongo, Blaise Makoso Nimi, Nkembi Nzuzi

Published in Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Volume 9, Issue 4)

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Abstract

Rabies is a viral zoonosis caused by several viruses of the Genus Lyss virus, including all mammals are sensitive. The disease is responsible for 55,000 deaths with a lethality of 100%, per year worldwide; between 2011 and 2012, it caused death in Asia (31,000 deaths), and (24,000 deaths) in Africa. An endemic zoonosis in the DRC especially in the province of central Congo (Matadi), causing 131 deaths including 14 between 2009 and 2011 An analytical (quantitative) study was conducted in the city of Matadi in Kongo Central in order to determine the predictive factors of level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of rabies, on a sample of 422 participants interviewed. The results show that the factors linked to the correct CAP level for rabies were as follows: male sex (OR = 3.068; p = 0.000); good knowledge of the clinical signs of rabies (OR = 6.467; p = 0.000); dog breeding (OR = 2.138; p = 0.001); and a good knowledge of means of prevention of rabies (OR = 6.217; p = 0.000); It is important to encourage the breeding of dogs in a tethered lifestyle, promote awareness and a health education program aimed at spreading the principles of rabies prevention and control in order to correct some common misconceptions in the population.

Published in	Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Volume 9, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.avs.20210904.15
Page(s)	115-120
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Factors, CAP, Rage, Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Marthe Ndenge Hello, Prince Kimpanga, Paulin Mutombo, Phillipe Kone, Dani Yassa Ndjakani, et al. Factors Predicting the Good Level of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Heads of Household and Nursing Staff on Canine Rabies in the City of Matadi, DRC. Anim Vet Sci. 2021;9(4):115-120. doi: 10.11648/j.avs.20210904.15

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Marthe Ndenge Hello

Epidemiology Department Ministry of Public Health, Kinshasa, DR of Congo
Prince Kimpanga

School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR of Congo
Paulin Mutombo

School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR of Congo
Phillipe Kone

United Nations Food Organization, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Dani Yassa Ndjakani

Epidemiology Department Ministry of Public Health, Kinshasa, DR of Congo
Vincent Bonkela

United Nations Food Organization, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Parfait Ndongo

Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Pedagogical University, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Blaise Makoso Nimi

Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Nkembi Nzuzi

School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR of Congo

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