Table 2.
Behavioural responses to pandemic (H1N1) 2009
| Indicator | Academic Staff | General Staff | Students | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 360 (%) | n = 646 (%) | n = 1876 (%) | n = 2882 (%) | |
| Have you made changes to the way you live your life because of the current "swine flu situation"? | ||||
| Yes | 102 (28.3) | 156 (24.1) | 436 (23.2) | 694 (24.1) |
| No | 258 (71.7) | 490 (75.9) | 1440 (76.8) | 2188 (75.9) |
| Have you undertaken any of the following because of "swine flu"? | ||||
| Avoidant | ||||
| I have cancelled plans to meet friends, other students, family members | 12 (3.3) | 20 (3.1) | 100 (5.3) | 132 (4.6) |
| I have avoided busy public places e.g. shopping areas, cinemas, restaurants | 31 (8.6) | 67 (10.4) | 261 (13.9) | 359 (12.5) |
| I have cancelled/postponed travel plans-interstate or international | 22 (6.1) | 26 (4.0) | 170 (9.1) | 218 (7.6) |
| I have stopped using public transport | 13 (3.6) | 25 (3.9) | 72 (3.8) | 110 (3.8) |
| Non-disruptive | ||||
| I have bought hygiene products-face masks, hand wash to protect me from swine flu | 76 (21.1) | 132 (20.4) | 392 (20.9) | 600 (20.8) |
| I have gotten a flu shot to help protect me swine flu from | 59 (16.4) | 102 (15.8) | 134 (7.1) | 295 (10.2) |
| I have switched to listening to lecturers/participating in tutorials online | 1 (0.3) | 3 (0.5) | 26 (1.4) | 30 (1.0) |
| I have organised to record lectures/tutorials | 2 (0.6) | 1 (0.2) | 18 (1.0) | 21 (0.7) |
| I have stocked up on food and/or other necessities | 20 (5.6) | 23 (3.6) | 74 (3.9) | 117 (4.1) |
| No behaviour change | ||||
| I haven't changed any of my behaviour/plans | 207 (57.5) | 414 (64.1) | 1160 (61.8) | 1781 (61.8) |