Knowledge |
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Basic Knowledge |
What is pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)? |
Where did pandemic Influenza come from? |
How does pandemic Influenza spread? |
What are the symptoms of pandemic Influenza? |
Mask Knowledge |
N-95 masks are effective in reducing the spread of pandemic Influenza. |
Surgical/Paper masks are effective in reducing the spread of pandemic Influenza. |
Vaccination Knowledge |
Influenza vaccination is an effective measure against influenza. |
Tamiflu Knowledge |
Tamiflu is effective for treatment of pandemic Influenza A (H1N1). |
Tamiflu is effective for prophylaxis (prevention) against pandemic Influenza A (H1N1). |
Avoidance Behaviour Knowledge (The following will decrease my chance of catching pandemic influenza) |
Avoiding overseas travel to affected areas |
Avoiding people with flu symptoms |
Avoiding going outdoors |
Avoiding crowded places |
Avoiding public transport |
Avoiding large social gatherings |
Personal Habits Knowledge (The following will reduce the spread of influenza) |
Washing my hands regularly with soap and water |
Covering my mouth when I cough/sneeze |
Daily temperature taking and symptoms monitoring |
Staying away from others when I am ill |
Attitudes |
Mask Attitudes |
I think it is good to wear masks at home. |
I think it is good to wear masks in public places. |
Vaccination Attitudes |
I will be vaccinated against pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) if available. |
Do you feel that the influenza vaccine has any side effects? |
Tamiflu Attitudes |
I would complete a course of Tamiflu if prescribed. |
Do you feel that Tamiflu has any side effects? |
Medical Attention Seeking Attitudes |
I would visit a doctor if I am ill. |
I would avoid hospital/GP clinic/medical centre to decreases my risk of catching pandemic influenza. |
Risk Perception Attitudes |
It is likely that I will catch the pandemic virus. |
How long do you think the pandemic influenza infection will last? |
Are you worried or distressed about the pandemic? |
Practice (over past 2 months) |
Mask Practice |
How often have you worn masks at home? |
How often have you worn masks in public areas? |
Vaccination Practice |
Have you had your seasonal influenza vaccination? |
Avoidance Behaviour Practice |
Have you avoided travelling to affected countries? |
Have you avoided people with flu symptoms? |
Have you avoided going outdoors? |
Have you avoided crowded places? |
Have you avoided public transport? |
Have you avoided social gatherings? |
Personal Habits Practice |
Do you wash your hands regularly with soap and water ? |
Do you cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze ? |
Do you take your temperature and monitor for respiratory symptoms daily? |
Medical Attention Seeking Practice |
Have you avoided going to hospital/GP clinic/medical centre? |
Did you seek medical consult if you had any flu-like symptoms? |