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Akanbi et al. One Health Implement Res 2023;3:135-47 One Health &
DOI: 10.20517/ohir.2023.29
Implementation Research

Original Article Open Access

Rabies exposure and prophylaxis among dog
owners in Ogun State, Nigeria: a descriptive and

categorical analysis of knowledge, attitudes and
practices

Ifeoluwapo Omolola Akanbi 1 , Olayinka Olabisi Ishola 2 , Babasola Oluseyi Olugasa 2,3 , Ibikunle Mark
Akanbi 4 , Ayodeji Oluwadare Olarinmoye 5
1
Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor
Plantation, Ibadan 200273, Nigeria.
2
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200284, Nigeria.
3
Centre for Control and Prevention of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200284, Nigeria.
4
Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ibadan 200214, Nigeria.
5
Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology, School of Science and Technology, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo
121103, Nigeria.
Correspondence to: Dr. Ifeoluwapo Omolola Akanbi, Department of Animal Health and Production Technology, Federal College
of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ward 12, SW9 II 9RGV+5M7, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 200273, Nigeria. E-mail:
ifeoluwapoakanbi@gmail.com
How to cite this article: Akanbi IO, Ishola OO, Olugasa BO, Akanbi IM, Olarinmoye AO. Rabies exposure and prophylaxis among
dog owners in Ogun State, Nigeria: a descriptive and categorical analysis of knowledge, attitudes and practices. One Health
Implement Res 2023;3:135-47. https://dx.doi.org/10.20517/ohir.2023.29
Received: 8 Jul 2023 First Decision: 22 Sep 2023 Revised: 27 Nov 2023 Accepted: 5 Dec 2023 Published: 14 Dec 2023

Academic Editors: Carlos Henrique Alencar, Charles E. Rupprecht, Jose M. Martin-Moreno Copy Editor: Dong-Li Li Production
Editor: Dong-Li Li

Abstract
Background: Rabies, a deadly viral human-animal disease, remains endemic in Nigeria. Identifying gaps in rabies
knowledge, attitudes, and practices among dog owners in communities within Southwestern Nigeria remains a
public health goal. This cross-sectional study investigated the knowledge of and attitudes to rabies exposure,
prophylaxis and associated factors, and practices during rabies exposure and prophylaxis among dog owners in
Ogun State, Nigeria.

Methods: Using multistage sampling technique, 500 dog owners were randomly selected and interviewed with a
pre-tested structured questionnaire. Data collected on their socio-demographics, knowledge of and attitudes to

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