Compliance of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following animal bite in Indian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Rabies is a life-threatening zoonotic disease in India, leading to numerous fatalities annually. Despite the availability of effective post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), compliance with completing the vaccination regimen remains low, impeding efforts to control and eliminate the disease. This study aimed to assess PEP compliance rates among individuals exposed to rabies in India and identify key factors contributing to non-compliance. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Databases including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science were searched for studies on PEP compliance in India. Eligible studies were community-based or hospital-based and published in English. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool assessed study quality. A random effects mo

SUBMITTER: Debnath A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12488117 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature