Descriptive analyses of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies transmission and prevention in rural communities near wildlife reserves in Uganda: a One Health cross-sectional study.
Collins G K AtuheireJames Okwee-AcaiMartha TaremwaOdoch TerenceSarah N SsaliFrank N MwiineClovice KankyaEystein SkjerveMorten TrylandPublished in: Tropical medicine and health (2024)
Rabies from sylvatic cycles remains a neglected public health threat in rural communities surrounding national parks and game reserves in Uganda. Our study findings highlight key gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to rabies transmission and prevention among such communities. Communication and action between veterinary services, wildlife authority, public health teams, social science and community leaders through available community platforms is key in addressing rabies among the sympatric at-risk communities in Uganda.