Perceptions and reactions with regard to pneumonic plague.

ABSTRACT: We assessed perceptions and likely reactions of 1,005 UK adults to a hypothetical terrorist attack involving pneumonic plague. Likely compliance with official recommendations ranged from good (98% would take antimicrobial drugs) to poor (76% would visit a treatment center). Perceptions about plague were associated with these intentions.

SUBMITTER: Rubin GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2874346 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature