Middle East respiratory syndrome risk perception among students at a university in South Korea, 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in South Korea was a serious threat to public health, and was exacerbated by the inappropriate responses of major institutions and the public. This study examined the sources of confusion during the MERS outbreak and identified the factors that can affect people's behavior.

Methods

An online survey of the risk perception of university students in South Korea was performed after the epidemic had peaked. The questionnaire addressed the major social determinants in South Korea during the MERS epidemic. The analysis included data from 1,470 subjects who provided complete answers.

Results

The students had 53.5% of the essential knowledge about MERS. Women showed higher risk perception than men, and trust

SUBMITTER: Yang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7115287 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature