A survey of the knowledge, attitudes and practices on Zika virus in new York City.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 900 travel-associated Zika virus cases have been identified in New York City (NYC), New York. A survey was administered in NYC adapted from the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey on Zika virus developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Methods

A standardized, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample in Manhattan and the Bronx from June 30th, 2016 to October 21st, 2016. Responses were grouped into six domains based on the content and structure of the questions and were summarized using descriptive statistics or converted into a continuous knowledge score and assessed for associations with pregnancy status and travel history using linear regression.

Results

There were 224 respondents with a

SUBMITTER: Samuel G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5748954 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature