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Knowledge on common snakes of Sri Lanka, bite prevention, first aid and associated factors among the adults of Ragama medical officer of health area

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dc.contributor.author Jayasinghe, A.G.
dc.contributor.author Hettiarachchi, I.U.
dc.contributor.author Ilukpitiya, I.S.L.
dc.contributor.author Imanji, R.P.C.
dc.contributor.author Huzair, M.M.M.
dc.contributor.author Jayatissa, R.N.U.
dc.contributor.author Kurukulasuriya, S.A.F.
dc.date.accessioned 2023-10-27T06:25:45Z
dc.date.available 2023-10-27T06:25:45Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.citation Sri Lanka Medical Association, 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress. 2023; 68 (Supplement S):S190 en_US
dc.identifier.issn 0009-0875
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/26804
dc.description Poster Presentation Abstract (PP 155), 136th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 25th-28th July 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka en_US
dc.description.abstract INTRODUCTION: Snakes, being keystone species in maintaining the existence of ecosystems, always have had a unique influence on humans throughout history. Poor public understanding of snakes has contributed to an increase in disease burden from snakebites. World Health Organisation identifies snake bites as a neglected tropical disease. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the knowledge on common snakes of Sri Lanka and snakebites among the adults of Ragama Medical Officer of Health area. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done using cluster sampling with a sample population of 637 residents (323 females, 314 males, mean age of the population 41.31, SD of 15.59). Interviewer administered questionnaire was used. A unified score was calculated for each participant considering ability to identify of common snakes, knowledge on venom status, bite prevention measures and first aid for snake bites. Participants who achieved 50% or above were attributed with 'good knowledge'. SPSS (version 22) was used. Statistically significant associations were identified by performing the Chi-square test. RESULTS: 59% of the total population had a 'good knowledge'. Of the highly venomous snakes, 98% identified Naja naja, 57% identified Daboia russelii, 44% identified Hypnale Spp and Craspedocephalus sp, 36% identified Bungaurus ceylonicus and 28% identified Bungarus caeruleus. Statistically significant associations regarding knowledge were recognised with sex, previous education on snakes and occupation. CONCLUSIONS: The population had a satisfactory knowledge and awareness on the domains examined. Statistically significant associations were noted between knowledge and sex, participants' occupation and previous education on snakes. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Sri Lanka Medical Association en_US
dc.subject Snake bites en_US
dc.subject Toxicology en_US
dc.subject Community awareness en_US
dc.title Knowledge on common snakes of Sri Lanka, bite prevention, first aid and associated factors among the adults of Ragama medical officer of health area en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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