Public health awareness: knowledge, attitude and behaviour of the general public on health risks during the H1N1 influenza pandemic

ConclusionAlthough the general public had reasonable knowledge regarding the influenza epidemics, they were still unclear regarding details of the information such as the spread of the illness as well as preventative measures. Health information dissemination should be enhanced to create more awareness regarding pandemics, especially salient information about the availability of a vaccination. The findings also highlight the importance of providing information that increases community health awareness on personal hygiene and safety measures and reduces fear of the spread of disease.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research