Preventive practices and parental attitudes towards snakebites in children in snakebite hotspots of rural Sri Lanka
Background Snakebites remain a major public health issue in rural Sri Lanka, particularly among children under 5. Parental attitudes, knowledge and preventive practices significantly influence the risk of snakebites and the effectiveness of first aid responses. This study aimed to assess parental at...
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| Main Authors: | Indika Gawarammana, Kavinda Dayasiri, Shaluka Jayamanne, Gihan Gunarathna |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BMJ Paediatrics Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003543.full |
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