FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAY IN POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AMONG ANIMAL BITE VICTIMS

Abstract

Post exposure orophylaxis should be started immediately after any animal
exposure to prevent rabies. However many a times there is a delay in receiving
PEP. due to various factors like lack of awareness, negligence, non-affordability,
lack of transportation/ access to health care facility, which may pose a potential
risk to the exposed