Exploring the social and organizational factors influencing dog bites: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dog bites, a public health problem of global concern, have been causing increasing worries in the health system. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the social and organizational-political factors that influence dog bites in Khash County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran.

Methods

This qualitative study delved into the factors affecting dog bites using guided content analysis. A purposive sampling of 41 participants (residents, bitten individuals, families, and institutional officials) was conducted between March 2025and June 2025. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed with MAXQDA 12 software, ensuring a thorough understanding of the issue.

Results

The factors were classified into four main categories at

SUBMITTER: Nohtani V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12865953 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature