Knowledge and application of first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan North Central Province farmers-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Knowledge and application of first aid and treatment of snakebites among Sri Lankan North Central Province farmers

Published:2024-03-17 Issue: Volume:52 Page:
ISSN:2477-9628
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Author:

Herath P¹^ORCID,Banneheka B²^ORCID,Marikar FMMT³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. Ratmalana. Sri Lanka

2. University of Peradeniya. Faculty of Dental Sciences. Peradeniya. Sri Lanka

3. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Staff Development Centre, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka

Abstract

The application of first aid for snakebites are important in rural Sri Lanka. This study aimed to assess the current level of knowledge and application of snakebite first aid. Results revealed a substantial gap between knowledge and practices. This study highlights the need for education programs to improve snakebite management

Publisher

Universidad del Zulia

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