Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of Communities toward Rabies Prevention in Indonesia: A Literature Review
Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Praktik (KAP) Masyarakat terhadap Pencegahan Rabies di Indonesia: Tinjauan Literatur
-
Maria Laurenci Fanny Permata Kale(1*)
Universitas Nusa Cendana
-
Audrey Gracelia Riwu(2)
Universitas Nusa Cendana
-
Yustinus Oswin Primajuni Wuhan(3)
Universitas Nusa Cendana
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
Rabies remains a serious zoonotic threat in Indonesia, with thousands of animal bite cases and dozens of human deaths annually. This review article aims to identify the level of community knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding rabies prevention in Indonesia and highlight the importance of a socio-cultural approach in supporting the national rabies elimination program. Data have been collected from scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025. Results indicate that the community’s basic knowledge about rabies is quite high, but there is still a gap between knowledge and actual practice, especially in rural and eastern Indonesia. The involvement of traditional leaders and a One Health approach is recommended to improve the effectiveness of education and compliance with rabies prevention.
Downloads
References
Australia Indonesia Health and Security Partnership. 2023. Rabies Situation and Response in Nusa Tenggara Timur. Australia–Indonesia Health Security Partnership.
Cahyanti, N., Syukur, S., Purwati, E., Fitria, Y., Rahmadani, I., & Subekti, T. D. 2023. Molecular analysis and geographic distribution of rabies viruses in Indonesia. Veterinary World, 16(12): 2479 – 2487.
Christopher, P. M., Cucunawangsih. C., Adidharma, A.A.G.B., Putra, I.P.D.K., & Putra, D. G. S. 2021. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Rabies Among Community Members: A cross-sectional study in Songan Village, Bali, Indonesia. International Maritime Health, 72(1): 26 - 35.
Food and Agriculture Organization. 2022. Global Framework for the Elimination of Dog-Mediated Human Rabies. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Kementerian Kesehatan RI. 2024. Laporan Situasi Rabies di Indonesia. Direktorat Jenderal Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Penyakit.
Putra, A. A. G., Hampson, K., Girardi, J., Hiby, E., Knobel, D., & Scott‐Orr, H. 2013. Response to a rabies epidemic, Bali, Indonesia, 2008–2011. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 19(4), 648–651.
Rehman, S., Rantam, F.A., Rehman, A., Effendi, M. A., & Shehzad, A. 2021. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward rabies in three provinces of Indonesia. Veterinary World, 14(12), 3069–3075.
Sudarnika E., Darminto, D., & Basri, C. 2022. Rabies Surveillance and Public Health Response in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities. One Health Outlook. 4(12): 1 – 9.
Widyastuti, M. D.W., Bardosh, K. L., Sunandar, Basri, C., Unger, F., & Gilbert, J. 2015. On dogs, people, and a rabies pandemic: results from a sociocultural study in Bali, Indonesia. Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 4(30): 7 – 18.
World Health Organization. 2023. Zero by 30: Global Strategic Plan to End Human Deaths from Dog-Mediated Rabies by 2030. World Health Organization.
Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Laurenci Fanny Permata Kale, Audrey Gracelia Riwu, Yustinus Oswin Primajuni Wuhan
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Visit Our G Scholar Profile
