Knowledge and practices related to snakebite prevention, China: a cross-sectional study

CONCLUSION: There is a notable shortfall in knowledge, first aid and preventive behaviours among Chinese residents regarding snakebites. Misguided first aid practices can severely compromise the effectiveness of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Consequently, improving health education concerning snakes and snakebites in this population is needed.PMID:38562205 | PMC:PMC10976863 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.290169
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research