Table 1 Summary of Questions for Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)

Basic Knowledge

What is pandemic Influenza A (H1N1)?

Where did pandemic Influenza come from?

How does pandemic Influenza spread?

What are the symptoms of pandemic Influenza?

Mask Knowledge

N-95 masks are effective in reducing the spread of pandemic Influenza.

Surgical/Paper masks are effective in reducing the spread of pandemic Influenza.

Vaccination Knowledge

Influenza vaccination is an effective measure against influenza.

Tamiflu Knowledge

Tamiflu is effective for treatment of pandemic Influenza A (H1N1).

Tamiflu is effective for prophylaxis (prevention) against pandemic Influenza A (H1N1).

Avoidance Behaviour Knowledge (The following will decrease my chance of catching pandemic influenza)

Avoiding overseas travel to affected areas

Avoiding people with flu symptoms

Avoiding going outdoors

Avoiding crowded places

Avoiding public transport

Avoiding large social gatherings

Personal Habits Knowledge (The following will reduce the spread of influenza)

Washing my hands regularly with soap and water

Covering my mouth when I cough/sneeze

Daily temperature taking and symptoms monitoring

Staying away from others when I am ill

Mask Attitudes

I think it is good to wear masks at home.

I think it is good to wear masks in public places.

Vaccination Attitudes

I will be vaccinated against pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) if available.

Do you feel that the influenza vaccine has any side effects?

Tamiflu Attitudes

I would complete a course of Tamiflu if prescribed.

Do you feel that Tamiflu has any side effects?

Medical Attention Seeking Attitudes

I would visit a doctor if I am ill.

I would avoid hospital/GP clinic/medical centre to decreases my risk of catching pandemic influenza.

Risk Perception Attitudes

It is likely that I will catch the pandemic virus.

How long do you think the pandemic influenza infection will last?

Are you worried or distressed about the pandemic?

Mask Practice

How often have you worn masks at home?

How often have you worn masks in public areas?

Vaccination Practice

Have you had your seasonal influenza vaccination?

Avoidance Behaviour Practice

Have you avoided travelling to affected countries?

Have you avoided people with flu symptoms?

Have you avoided going outdoors?

Have you avoided crowded places?

Have you avoided public transport?

Have you avoided social gatherings?

Personal Habits Practice

Do you wash your hands regularly with soap and water ?

Do you cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze ?

Do you take your temperature and monitor for respiratory symptoms daily?

Medical Attention Seeking Practice

Have you avoided going to hospital/GP clinic/medical centre?

Did you seek medical consult if you had any flu-like symptoms?