SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Directions: Please read each statement carefully and indicate your level of agreement
by selecting one of the following options:
1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly Agree
Directions: Please read each statement carefully and choose the number that best
represents your answer.
Level of attitudes of individuals on rabies transmission dynamics in terms of:
5 4 3 2 1
1.1 Positive Intervention Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Statement
I think vaccinating pets against rabies is
essential.
I believe rabies awareness campaigns help
prevent the spread of the disease.
I would immediately seek medical attention
if bitten by an animal.
I believe that all pet owners should be
required to vaccinate their pets.
I encourage my neighbors to vaccinate their
pets against rabies.
If my pet bites someone, I would take them
for rabies observation immediately.
I believe rabies control should be a priority
in community health programs.
I think schools should educate children
about rabies prevention.
I am willing to report suspected rabid
animals to authorities.
I support government programs for free
rabies vaccinations.
5 4 3 2 1
2.2 Precaution Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Statement
I avoid contact with stray animals to prevent
rabies exposure.
I ensure my pets do not roam freely outside.
I wash any animal bite or scratch
immediately with soap and water.
I make sure my children know not to play
with stray animals.
I believe observing a biting animal for signs
of rabies is important.
I would report any rabid animal sightings to
health authorities.
I keep my pet’s vaccination records up to
date.
I avoid feeding stray animals to prevent
attracting potentially rabid ones.
I take extra precautions when my pet
interacts with unknown animals.
I support laws that require pet owners to
control and vaccinate their pets.
References:
Li, D., Liu, Q., Chen, F., Jiang, Q., Wang, T., Yin, X., Lu, Z., & Cao, S. (2021). Knowledge,
attitudes, and practices regarding rabies and its prevention and control among bite victims by
suspected rabid animals in China. One Health, 13(1), 4-5.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100264
Pal, P., Yawongsa, A., Bhusal, T. N., Bashyal, R., & Rukkwamsuk, T. (2021). Knowledge,
attitude, and practice about rabies prevention and control: A community survey in Nepal.
Veterinary World, 14(4), 933-942. https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.933-942
Level of practices of individuals on rabies transmission dynamics in terms of:
5 4 3 2 1
3.1 Treatment Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Statement
I should seek medical help right away after
the animal bite.
I know that rabies is deadly if not treated.
I follow the doctor’s advice if I or someone I
know is bitten by an animal.
I know where to go for rabies treatment in
my area.
I know that vaccinating pets and getting
treatment after a bite can prevent rabies.
I make sure to complete the full series of
rabies shots if prescribed.
I know that washing a bite with soap and
water helps lower the risk of infection.
I believe that proper wound care can help
reduce the risk of infection after an animal
bite.
I understand that rabies has no cure once
symptoms appear, so early treatment is
important.
I believe that delaying rabies treatment can
be dangerous.
5 4 3 2 1
3.2 Prevention Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
Statement
I believe pet vaccinations are necessary to
stop rabies.
I think learning about rabies can help stop
its spread.
I believe the government should do more to
control rabies.
I think pet owners should be more
knowledgeable enough about their
responsibility to keep their pets.
People should not easily get comfortable
cuddling other pets.
I keep my pets inside or in a safe area to
reduce their risk of rabies.
I avoid touching stray or unknown animals
to prevent rabies.
I will encourage my family members to get
anti-rabies vaccine as soon as possible.
References:
Wolelaw, G. A., Yalew, W. A., Azene, A. G., & Wassie, G. T. (2022). Rabies prevention
practices and associated factors among household heads in Bure Zuria district, northwest
Ethiopia. Scientific Reports, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10863-z
Level of knowledge of individuals regarding rabies transmission dynamics in terms of:
5 4 3 2 1
4.1 Rabies Causation Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
I know that rabies spreads through animal
bites.
I am aware that rabies can be transmitted
when scratched or licked by an infected
dog.
I believe rabies cannot be spread through
the air.
I believe animals most likely to transmit
rabies.
I think rabies cannot be spread through
coughing, sneezing, or simply being in the
same room.
I know that rabies can affect the central
nervous system.
References:
Herbert, M., Basha S, R., & Thangaraj, S. (2012). Community perception regarding rabies
prevention and stray dog control in urban slums in India. Journal of Infection and Public Health,
5(6), 374-380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2012.05.002
