01619nas a2200217   4500000000100000008004100001260005200042653001600094653001400110653002100124653002600145100001500171700001400186700001400200700001600214245013900230856007200369300001400441520093200455022001401387       2025                            d  bAcademic Science Publications and Distributions10aSnake Bites10aFirst Aid10aAnti Snake Venom10aHealth Care Providers1 aKothiyal P1 aRathod DP1 aPotdar DA1 aPowalkar DP00aAssessment Of Knowledge Regarding Management Of Snake Bite Cases Among Primary Health Care Providers In Kolhapur District, Maharashtra  uhttps://theaspd.com/index.php/ijes/article/download/4515/8056/23685  a1793-17973 a<p>In India where snakes are worshipped, snake bite is one of the neglected tropical health issues with lack in knowledge among community as well among health workers. In the present study health care providers mainly working PHC around Kolhapur district were asked questions regarding their knowledge of snake bite and its management. A total 74 PHC’s were included in this questionnaire-based study, among which 572 health care providers participated in the study with work experience ranging from 1 to 40 years. When total scores were analysed 29% were able to differentiate poisonous from non-poisonous snake, 22% were able to answer signs and symptoms of poisonous snakes and 30% answered correctly regarding management of snake bites. It was found that primary health care providers lack in knowledge in identifying poisonous snake but they have adequate knowledge in first-aid and management of snake-bite cases.</p>
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