Knowledge, attitude, behavior and practices on H1N1 among the heterogenous population of Tamil Nadu, India

نویسندگان

  • CR Parathasarathy
  • P Chitra Rajalaksmi
  • T Jeyaseelan Senthinath
  • P Revathi
  • A Uma
  • M Ismail
  • A Ahamathunisha
  • P Thirumalaikolundusubramanian
چکیده

Results Response rate was 98%. The Urban to Rural Population ratio in the survey was 1:1.2. Television (86%) was the main source of information. Knowledge on pandemic nature, symptoms, personal protective measures, treatment and preventive strategies were acceptable among 90.2, 96, 36, 12 & 31% respectively. None of them used face mask or hand wash, though known to 78 & 20% respectively. Literacy level was directly proportional to knowledge gained and retained. However, there was no statistical difference among gender or domicile status.

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دوره 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011