Naser Behnampour, Abdolrahman Charkazi, Mehri Fathi, Abdolteif Esmaeili, Hossein Shahnazi, Hashem Heshmati,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (3-2011)
Abstract
Background: Animal bites considered as one of the issues and problems of public health that potentially has the risk of rabies disease. This study was conducted to determine the epidemiology of animal bite in Aq Qala city during the years1998-2009. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 13142 cases of animal bite recorded in Aq Qala city rabies treatment center selected by census method were studied. Data collection tool was the information of individuals__AWT_QUOTE__ registered office profile that had referred to rabies center of Aq Qala city. Obtained data analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and chi square test. Findings: 13142 cases (72.1% men and 27.9% women) had been registered. Mean age of injured population was 25.0 +/- 17.8 and most of them (84%) were rural. Most cases of animal bite were by dogs (97.8%) and occurred in the leg (69.6%). Regarding the occupation, most of the injured populations were students (28.9%). The highest frequencies of bites were in the spring (28.8%). The incidence rate of animal bite was 1/100000 people. The highest and lowest incidence rate was 1678/100000 in 2004 and 1005/100000 in 2009, respectively. There was significant relationship between season and number of bites (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The incidence of animal bites in Aq Qala city was higher than other studies in different parts of the country. Considering the high costs of anti-rabies serum and vaccination, necessary measures is essential to reduce the incidence rate of this problem.
Ali Zafarzadeh, Mina Toghdari, Abdurrahman Charkazi,
Volume 21, Issue 1 (4-2025)
Abstract
Background: The rate of animal bites in Golestan Province, Iran, is alarmingly high, placing a significant burden on the country's healthcare system. Kalaleh City is one of the cities of Golestan Province and the rate of animal bites needs to be investigated. Therefore, this study was designed and conducted to determine the epidemiological characteristics of animal bites in Kalaleh City from 2016 to 2020.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 3838 animal-bitten cases that were registered in the electronic system of the rabies prevention department of the health center were included in this study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS software.
Findings: The mean and standard deviation (SD) of the subjects’ age was 27.07 ± 19.27 years. The total incidence rate in these five years was 654 per 100000 population. 72.4% of the bitten people were men, and 86.3% were villagers. In terms of animals, 89.5% of bites were by dogs and 7% by cats. In terms of bite season, it was 26.2% in spring and 26.6% in summer. In terms of job distribution, 31.7% were students.
Conclusion: The average incidence rate of animal bites during the study period was 654 per 100000 individuals. Most of the people bitten were villagers and men. The bites have been significant among students, children, and farmers. Interventions to reduce the incidence rate in this city seem necessary.
