Travel health risk perceptions of Chinese international students in Australia - Implications for COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International students frequently return to their country of origin to visit friends and relatives (VFR), and are at increased risk of travel-associated infections. Little is known of their travel health seeking behaviours. China is the biggest source of international students studying in Australia and the unprecedented epidemic of COVID-19 in China makes this an important area of research.

Methods

Focus groups of Chinese international students were conducted to explore travel health-related knowledge, attitudes and practices. Eligible participants were studying in Sydney, and had travelled to China and Hong Kong to visit friends and relatives in the preceding 18 months. A variety of topics were explored, using a focus group guide. Thematic analysis was undertaken

SUBMITTER: Ma T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7128943 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature