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Table 5 Perception of snake bite and snakes

From: Knowledge of first aid methods and attitude about snake bite among medical students: a cross sectional observational study

SN

Perception of Snake bite

True n (%)

False n (%)

Do not know n (%)

1

The snake should be killed as far as possible after it bites the victim

Preclinical

17 (7.35)

201 (87.01)

13 (5.63)

Clinical

11 (15.49)

59 (83.10)

1 (1.41)

2

The snake will capture the image of the offender who teases it and takes revenge later

Preclinical

20 (8.66)

183 (79.22)

28 (39.44)

Clinical

5 (7.04)

57 (80.28)

9 (12.67)