The influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in Reunion Island: knowledge, perceived risk and precautionary behaviour
Open Access
- 24 January 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 13 (1), 34
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-34
Abstract
The effectiveness of preventive measures depends on prevailing attitudes and mindsets within a population. Perceived risk is central to a shift in mindset and behaviour. The present study aims to investigate the perceived severity, vulnerability and precautionary behaviour adopted in response to the influenza A (H1N1) epidemic that broke out in 2009 on Reunion Island (Indian Ocean). As no H1N1 vaccination was available at the time, non-medical interventions appeared of crucial importance to the control of the epidemic.Keywords
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