Development of a Rabies Free Area Model in Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract

Abstract

                This study aimed to study the behavior of people controlling dogs and rabies, the problems caused by the announcement of temporary rabies outbreak areas, and the development of a model for creating rabies-free areas locally in Bangkok. The study conducted in-depth interviews with 78 dog owners, stray dog ​​caretakers, stray dog ​​population controllers, people who were bitten by dogs, and people involved in creating rabies-free areas at the local level in Bangkok. There were 46 key informants. The results of the study found that 1) people’s behavior of controlling the number of dogs depended on their dog-rearing behavior, responsibility for bringing dogs to raise, and behavior of feeding dogs in public areas. People’s behavior in controlling rabies depended on their behavior of vaccinating dogs, providing information when bitten by dogs, vaccine shortages, and civil society participation. 2) The problem arising from the declaration of a temporary rabies outbreak area is the problem of using measures to control the keeping of dogs. Allowing unvaccinated dogs into the area   Controlling newborn dogs   Reducing areas at risk of being bitten by stray dogs and panic over the spread of disease 3) Developing a model for creating rabies-free areas at the local level in Bangkok.