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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?
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