Adherence to anti-vectorial prevention measures among travellers with chikungunya and malaria returning to Australia: comparative epidemiology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Compare the adoption and adherence to health protection behaviours prior to and during travel among international Australian travellers who return to Australia with notified chikungunya or malaria infection. This information could inform targeted health promotion and intervention strategies to limit the establishment of these diseases within Australia.

Results

Seeking travel advice prior to departure was moderate (46%, N = 21/46) yet compliance with a range of recommended anti-vectorial prevention measures was low among both chikungunya and malaria infected groups (16%, N = 7/45). Reasons for not seeking advice between groups was similar and included 'previous overseas travel with no problems' (45%, N = 9/20) and 'no perceived risk of disease' (20%, N = 4/20). Most

SUBMITTER: Adam DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6092863 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature