Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dogs and dog bites in Indigenous northern communities: A mixed methods study

• Published in: Frontiers in Veterinary Science
• Main Authors: Laurence Daigle, André Ravel, Yves Rondenay, Audrey Simon, Kabimbetas Noah Mokoush, Cécile Aenishaenslin
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023
• Subjects: dog bite; epidemiology (EPI); Indigenous; northern community; public health; rabies; Veterinary medicine; SF600-1100; Arctic; Canada; Kap; Arctic Fox; naskapi
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1080152; https://doaj.org/article/429243a54b4a41ecbc1abd261ac034ae

IntroductionThe singular relationship developed over the years between northern Indigenous peoples and dogs has been profoundly changed through historical trauma, settlements and increased use of snowmobiles. Issues related to dogs have become increasingly complex and worrisome with the endemic pres...