| Title: |
The Impact of a Rabies Prevention Workshop on Children's Understanding of Dog Bite Avoidance and Safety in Bali Primary Schools |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Anna Baatz (ORCID 0009-0008-7978-1044); Maria Bjorning Gyde; Katharine Anderson; Janice Girardi; Karen Re; Francesca Baker |
| Source: |
Health Education Journal. 2025 84(8):978-990. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Diseases; Animals; Safety; Knowledge Level; Prevention; Children; Preadolescents; Workshops; Program Effectiveness; Elementary School Students |
| Geographic Terms: |
Indonesia |
| DOI: |
10.1177/00178969251374283 |
| ISSN: |
0017-8969; 1748-8176 |
| Abstract: |
Introduction: Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease which kills 59,000 people worldwide annually, 40% being children under the age of 15. Dogs are the main reservoir species for disease transmission. This study assessed the short-term impact of a single, creative teaching style education workshop on children's knowledge and understanding of rabies prevention and avoiding bites from dogs. Workshops were delivered by the Bali Animal Welfare Association in the Indonesian province of Bali, where rabies continues to pose a considerable threat to human life. Method: The study used a quasi-experimental design. A total of 349 children aged 8-12 years in schools in the Gianyar regency were randomly assigned into two groups to complete multiple-choice quiz either pre or post intervention. The outcome assessed was learners' understanding of rabies prevention. Findings: Results showed a significant positive effect of a workshop, with a Cohen's D of 3.3; a large effect size (p |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1490860 |
| Database: |
ERIC |