The dynamics of risk perceptions and precautionary behavior in response to 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The trajectory of an infectious disease outbreak is affected by the behavior of individuals, and the behavior is often related to individuals' risk perception. We assessed temporal changes and geographical differences in risk perceptions and precautionary behaviors in response to H1N1 influenza.

Methods

1,290 US adults completed an online survey on risk perceptions, interests in pharmaceutical interventions (preventive intervention and curative intervention), and engagement in precautionary activities (information seeking activities and taking quarantine measures) in response to H1N1 influenza between April 28 and May 27 2009. Associations of risk perceptions and precautionary behaviors with respondents' sex, age, and household size were analyzed. Linear and quadr

SUBMITTER: Ibuka Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2964717 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature