Rabies Traditional Cure (Tandok) Vs. Anti-Rabies Vaccine: Perceived Preference as Remedy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Rabies is one of the major problems that our community faces today. In 51Barangays of Donsol, Sorsogon, there are lots of dog owners. There are owners who are not responsible for their pets. Cases reported from the district hospital show that rabies is one of the cases that lead to death. This report led the researcher to conduct a study on the practices of people who were bitten by dogs and determine which treatment practice they preferred: the traditional tank or the anti-rabies vaccine. This study aimed to shed light on the practices of the aforementioned issues and concerns.

METHODS

This study analyzed the perceived preference in terms of remedy to rabies by the victims in Donsol, Sorsogon. The research used descriptive-analytic design to analyze the data and identify the patterns and its relationships about what is being studied. To support the findings, data gathering and an interview were completed to conclude the data that is being analyzed based on the information given by the victims of rabies as the respondents of the study.

RESULTS

Out of forty-four respondents, the majority were male. In terms of age, the majority of the respondents were in the age of five. In Forty-four respondents, the majority were from Barangay Dancalan, Donsol, Sorsogon. Out of forty-four respondents, the majority of them perceived the anti-rabies vaccine as a remedy for rabies. In forty-four respondents, the plurality of them perceived the anti-rabies vaccine, as they believe that it was much safer and recommended by the doctors as the treatment for rabies. Out of forty-four respondents, the majority suggested conducting a seminar to educate everyone in choosing the proper treatment for rabies.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, the victims of rabies should be aware in terms of choosing the right remedy for their condition. The community must provide proper and safe treatment for the victims of rabies. Prevention of rabies must be intensified in every barangay of Donsol, especially in Barangay Dancalan, Donsol, and Sorsogon. The Local Government Council of Donsol should conduct a seminar, wherein everyone can learn and gain knowledge about proper treatment that should be perceived as a remedy to rabies.