Table 2.
Reporting and Interpretation of Recommendations to Prevent 2009 H1N1 Influenza
| Open-Ended Responses to Question about What Recommendations Were Made to Prevent Transmission | Sample Participant Responses | % of Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Wash hands | "washing your hands frequently" "wash your hands all the time" |
76 |
| Avoid Sick People | "stay away from sick people" "avoid people with swine flu" |
16 |
| Cough/sneeze into sleeve | "coughing into elbow" "sneezing into sleeves" |
16 |
| Cover your mouth when coughing/sneezing | "cover your sneezes" "covering your cough" |
16 |
| Get vaccination | "get flu shot" "getting the flu vaccines" |
16 |
| Sanitize hands | "use purel when you get in the house" "use sanitizer" |
16 |
| Avoid crowds/enclosed places | "stay out of public places" "stay out of congested areas" |
13 |
| Stay home/rest | "staying home if you are sick" "stay home if you feel ill" |
9 |
| Good hygiene | "good hygiene" "keep things clean" |
8 |
| Good diet/eating well/exercise | "be careful what you eat" "keep yourself well (eating, exercise)" |
6 |