Table 4.
Perceived Effectiveness of and Willingness to Engage in Precautionary Behaviors to Prevent 2009 H1N1 Influenza
| Behavior | Proportion indicating effectiveness of behavior (95%CI) | Proportion reporting willingness to engage in behavior (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Covering Mouth to Cough | 93.1% (90.7, 95.5) | 98.4% (97.1, 99.7) |
| Hand washing | 96.1% (94.1, 98.1) | 98.5% (97.3, 99.9) |
| Using Hand Sanitizer | 88.4% (85.2, 91.7) | 88.8% (86.0, 91.5) |
| Avoid Touching Your Eyes | 88.7% (85.4, 91.9) | 90.3% (86.9, 93.7) |
| Avoid Close Contact | 93.9% (91.3, 96.6) | 93.2% (90.7, 95.9) |
| Staying Home | 92.6% (89.6, 95.6) | 87.7% (84.0, 91.5) |
| Getting a Vaccine | 80.9% (76.6, 85.2) | 63.9% (59.0, 68.7) |
Numbers in cells indicate percentage of respondents indicating they believe a precautionary behavior IS effective/that they would be willing to engage in the behavior