Sources affecting knowledge and behavior responses to the Zika virus in US households with current pregnancy, intended pregnancy and a high probability of unintended pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Background:This study examined the influences of information sources on Zika-relevant knowledge and behaviors in US households containing members who are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or have a higher probability of unintended pregnancy in Zika-affected regions (i.e. respondents who are younger, are black, have less education, are unmarried, and reside in the southern USA). Methods:Over 32 000 US adults completed a survey measuring Zika-relevant knowledge and behaviors along with information sources (e.g. discussing Zika with practitioners), general media usage (e.g. TV) and demographic information over 30 weeks. Results:Respondents in the group with (versus without) either pregnancy or intended pregnancy were more likely to use all information sources, which in turn created differe

SUBMITTER: Chan MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6306087 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature