Health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in snakebite management: A study from high-burden areas in the Afar Region, Ethiopia Article Swipe
Abebe M Aga
,
Demise Mulugeta
,
Abera Motuma
,
Bilise Wakitole
,
Dassalegn Muleta
,
Henok Ferede
,
Zinash Teferi
,
Shambel Tadesse
,
Tigist Abebe
,
Fisseha Alemayehu
,
Dinkinesh Dube
,
Serkadis Oljira
,
Anberber Alemu
,
Gashaw Gebrewold
,
Fanos Tadesse Woldemariyam
,
Dereje Nigussie
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· 2025
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013713
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· 2025
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013713
Background Snakebite envenoming remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural and resource-limited tropical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, the Afar Region bears a disproportionate burden due to environmental exposure, pastoralist livelihoods, and limited access to timely medical care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), and capacity gaps among healthcare professionals in selected snakebite hotspot areas of the Afar Region. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in five hospitals across snakebite hotspot areas in Afar. A purposive sample of 141 healthcare professionals selected, including nurses, doctors, and other clinical staff. Data were collected using structured questionnaires addressing knowledge of envenoming, antivenom use, clinical management protocols, and facility readiness. Results Among the healthcare professionals surveyed, nurses comprised the largest group (61%), followed by medical doctors (30.5%), with the majority of respondents (54.6%) having less than three years of professional experience. Despite their frontline role, only 1.4% of participants had received specific training related to snakebite management, while 48.9% expressed need for such training. Antivenom unavailability reported by 56% of respondents indicating high cost (17%) and frequent shortages (25.5%) as key barriers to access. Standardized clinical protocols and post-discharge follow-up practices were lacking, with 61% of care providers reporting patients did not receive any follow-up care. Snakebite cases were regularly encountered, with 36.2% of respondents indicating monthly cases and 31.2% weekly. Although antivenom was the primary first-line treatment (60.3%), the use of diagnostic methods to support case identification was not available. Conclusion This study highlights critical deficiencies in healthcare provider training, clinical capacity, and practical experience for effective snakebite case management. Addressing these gaps requires urgent implementation of targeted training programs, development of standardized treatment protocols, and reinforcement of antivenom supply systems. Integrating snakebite management into medical and health science curricula is essential to build sustainable clinical competency and enhance patient outcomes in high-burden settings.
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