Avian influenza risk perception, Europe and Asia

Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Feb;13(2):290-3. doi: 10.3201/eid1302.060303.

Abstract

During autumn 2005, we conducted 3,436 interviews in European and Asian countries. We found risk perceptions of avian influenza to be at an intermediate level and beliefs of efficacy to be slightly lower. Risk perceptions were higher in Europe than in Asia; efficacy [corrected] beliefs were lower in Europe than in Asia.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Asia
  • Data Collection
  • Europe
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype*
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / virology*
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors