Caught between fear and tradition: parental knowledge, beliefs and emergency responses to paediatric snakebites in rural Sri Lanka

Background Paediatric snakebite remains a critical yet underexplored public health issue in rural Sri Lanka, where children are particularly vulnerable due to ecological exposure, limited access to timely care and entrenched traditional beliefs. While biomedical advancements exist, parental knowledg...

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Main Authors: Indika Gawarammana, Kavinda Dayasiri, Shaluka Jayamanne, Tharuka Perera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-06-01
Series:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003658.full
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