Factors Influencing the Inadequacy of Rabies Post-Exposure Vaccination among Individuals in Yasothon Province

Abstract

This study aims to identify the factors influencing incomplete post-exposure rabies vaccination among residents of Yasothon Province, Thailand. A prospective cohort design was employed, surveying 183 individuals who received rabies vaccination services between January 1, 2023, and December 30, 2023. Factors such as occupation, distance from home to the hospital, attitudes toward rabies, accessibility to vaccination, and prior vaccination experience were found to significantly impact the completion of the vaccination regimen. Agricultural workers, individuals residing farther from health facilities, those with misconceptions about rabies, and those with limited access to vaccination services were less likely to complete the necessary vaccinations. These findings emphasize the need for targeted public health initiatives to increase vaccination rates, particularly in rural and agricultural communities, in order to strengthen rabies control efforts in Thailand.