Basic Knowledge |
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What is pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)? |
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Where did pandemic Influenza come from? |
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How does pandemic Influenza spread? |
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What are the symptoms of pandemic Influenza? |
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Mask Knowledge |
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N-95 masks are effective in reducing the spread of pandemic Influenza. |
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Surgical/Paper masks are effective in reducing the spread of pandemic Influenza. |
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Vaccination Knowledge |
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Influenza vaccination is an effective measure against influenza. |
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Tamiflu Knowledge |
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Tamiflu is effective for treatment of pandemic Influenza A (H1N1). |
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Tamiflu is effective for prophylaxis (prevention) against pandemic Influenza A (H1N1). |
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Avoidance Behaviour Knowledge (The following will decrease my chance of catching pandemic influenza) |
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Avoiding overseas travel to affected areas |
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Avoiding people with flu symptoms |
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Avoiding going outdoors |
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Avoiding crowded places |
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Avoiding public transport |
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Avoiding large social gatherings |
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Personal Habits Knowledge (The following will reduce the spread of influenza) |
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Washing my hands regularly with soap and water |
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Covering my mouth when I cough/sneeze |
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Daily temperature taking and symptoms monitoring |
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Staying away from others when I am ill |
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Attitudes |
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Mask Attitudes |
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I think it is good to wear masks at home. |
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I think it is good to wear masks in public places. |
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Vaccination Attitudes |
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I will be vaccinated against pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) if available. |
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Do you feel that the influenza vaccine has any side effects? |
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Tamiflu Attitudes |
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I would complete a course of Tamiflu if prescribed. |
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Do you feel that Tamiflu has any side effects? |
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Medical Attention Seeking Attitudes |
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I would visit a doctor if I am ill. |
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I would avoid hospital/GP clinic/medical centre to decreases my risk of catching pandemic influenza. |
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Risk Perception Attitudes |
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It is likely that I will catch the pandemic virus. |
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How long do you think the pandemic influenza infection will last? |
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Are you worried or distressed about the pandemic? |
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Practice (over past 2 months) |
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Mask Practice |
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How often have you worn masks at home? |
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How often have you worn masks in public areas? |
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Vaccination Practice |
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Have you had your seasonal influenza vaccination? |
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Avoidance Behaviour Practice |
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Have you avoided travelling to affected countries? |
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Have you avoided people with flu symptoms? |
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Have you avoided going outdoors? |
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Have you avoided crowded places? |
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Have you avoided public transport? |
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Have you avoided social gatherings? |
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Personal Habits Practice |
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Do you wash your hands regularly with soap and water ? |
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Do you cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze ? |
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Do you take your temperature and monitor for respiratory symptoms daily? |
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Medical Attention Seeking Practice |
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Have you avoided going to hospital/GP clinic/medical centre? |
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Did you seek medical consult if you had any flu-like symptoms? |