Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) relating to avian influenza in urban and rural areas of China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have revealed that visiting poultry markets and direct contact with sick or dead poultry are significant risk factors for H5N1 infection, the practices of which could possibly be influenced by people's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) associated with avian influenza (AI). To determine the KAPs associated with AI among the Chinese general population, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in China.

Methods

We used standardized, structured questionnaires distributed in both an urban area (Shenzhen, Guangdong Province; n = 1,826) and a rural area (Xiuning, Anhui Province; n = 2,572) using the probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling technique.

Results

Approximately three-quarters of participants in both groups requested more information

SUBMITTER: Xiang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2838887 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature