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ArticleTropical medicine and infectious disease2026

Community Knowledge, Risk Perception and Health-Seeking Behaviour Toward Rabies in Ghana: One Health Implications.

Prince Kyere Dwaah, Nana Yaa Awua-Boateng, Sylvia Afriyie Squire, Ernest Osei, David Kando, Rogermilla Enam Dunu, Daniel Nartey, Helen Djang-Fordjour, Patience Edze

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Prince Kyere DwaahDisease Investigation Farm/Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Veterinary Service Directorate, Techiman P.O. Box 122, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0009-9515-3213
Nana Yaa Awua-BoatengPublic Health Education Department, Faculty of Environment and Public Health Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skill Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi P.O. Box 1277, Ghana.
Sylvia Afriyie SquireCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Animal Research Institute, CSIR College of Science and Technology, Accra P.O. Box AH 20, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-3633-0410
Ernest OseiPublic Health Education Department, Faculty of Environment and Public Health Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skill Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi P.O. Box 1277, Ghana.
David KandoGhana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Techiman 035 25, Ghana.
Rogermilla Enam DunuPublic Health Education Department, Faculty of Environment and Public Health Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skill Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi P.O. Box 1277, Ghana.
Daniel NarteyVeterinary Service Directorate, Tema Metropolis Veterinary Service, Tema P.O. Box M161, Ghana.
Helen Djang-FordjourDepartment of Agriculture, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani P.O. Box 206, Ghana.
Patience EdzePublic Health Education Department, Faculty of Environment and Public Health Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skill Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi P.O. Box 1277, Ghana.

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Abstract

Rabies remains a zoonotic public health problem in Ghana despite the availability of effective preventive measures, including mass dog vaccination and timely post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). We conducted a community-based cross-sectional mixed-methods study between June and December 2025 to assess rabies-related knowledge, risk perception, health-seeking behaviour following dog bites, and dog vaccination practices within a One Health framework. Structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 450 adults from selected urban and rural communities in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Bono East regions, supplemented by focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression. Overall, 68% of respondents had heard of rabies; however, detailed knowledge of transmission and prevention was limited, with 189 (42.0%) correctly identifying dogs as the main source of transmission. Following suspected exposure, 162 (36.0%) reported using home remedies or traditional treatments. Dog vaccination coverage was 31.1%, below the level required to interrupt transmission. Educational level, place of residence, and prior dog-bite exposure were significantly associated with rabies knowledge, health-seeking behaviour, and vaccination practices (

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community knowledgedog vaccinationGhanahealth-seeking behaviourOne Healthrabiesrisk perception

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