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. 2009 Dec 31;3(2):12–17.

Table 3.

The questions and answers of paticipants about CCHF’s preventive measures

n %
What is the most effective method for prevention? Insecticide 208 20.1
Minimizing the open area of the body 328 31.4
Disseminating poultry 218 25.1
Avoidance of areas where ticks are abundant 180 17.4
Use of repellents 103 10

Who can remove embedded the tick? Their self 8 0.8
Healthcare workers or doctors 1000 96.7
I don’t know: 26 2.1

How do you remove the tick when it embeds your livestock or pet? Use of repellants 323 31.2
Naked hand 18 1.7
Wearing gloves and other protection materials 493 47.7
I don’t know 200 19.3