Health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in snakebite management: A study from high-burden areas in the Afar Region, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Snakebite envenoming remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural and resource-limited tropical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, the Afar Region bears a disproportionate burden due to environmental exposure, pastoralist livelihoods, and limited access to timely medical care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), and capacity gaps among healthcare professionals in selected snakebite hotspot areas of the Afar Region.

Methods

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in five hospitals across snakebite hotspot areas in Afar. A purposive sample of 141 healthcare professionals selected, including nurses, doctors, and other clinical staff. Data were collected using structured questionnaires a

SUBMITTER: Aga AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12633901 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature