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. 2009 Nov;15(11):1861–1862. doi: 10.3201/eid1511.090201

Table. Knowledge and acceptability of precautions against acute respiratory tract infections in French Hajj pilgrims, October–November 2008.

Precaution Knowledge about prevention measure
Acceptability of prevention measure, %
Use for self-protection, % Use for community protection, %
Use of face mask 41.3 24.6 91.7
Hand washing 9.8 6.4 92.8
Use of hand disinfectant 2.8 1.9 98.1
Use of disposable handkerchief 1.1 96.8
Social distancing 48.7 57.4 62.5
Contact avoidance 47.0 54.7 62.1
Preventive treatment 14.6
Preventive vaccination 16.9 94.7
Curative treatment 46.2 97.7
No idea 11.2 7.8