Protective Behavior Survey, West Nile Virus, British Columbia

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  • Michael Aquino
  • Murray Fyfe
  • Laura MacDougall
  • Valencia Remple
چکیده

We investigated personal protective behaviors against West Nile virus infection. Barriers to adopting these behaviors were identified, including the perception that DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and related compounds) is a health and environmental hazard. Televised public health messages and knowing that family or friends practiced protective behaviors were important cues to action.

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دوره 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004