Table 2 Knowledge assessment questions regarding A/H7N9 avian influenza virus
Characteristics | Yes (%) | No (%) | Do not know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Do you think H7N9 is the seasonal flu of this year? (n = 1,016) | 637(62.5) | 312(30.6) | 67(7.0) |
Do you think H7N9 avian influenza can be spread by? (n = 1,009) | |||
Droplets by people | 515(50.5) | 489(47.9) | 15(1.5) |
Air borne | 655(64.2) | 360(35.3) | 5(0.5) |
Direct hand contact | 611(59.9) | 400(39.2) | 8(0.8) |
Indirect hand contact (e.g. via door handle) | 561(55.0) | 455(44.6) | 3(0.3) |
Human faeces | 550(53.9) | 445(43.6) | 25(2.5) |
Animals | 906(88.8) | 104(10.2) | 10(1.0) |
Insects | 281(27.5) | 711(69.7) | 27(2.6) |
Do you think seasonal flu vaccination can protect you from H7N9 virus infections? (n = 1,019) | 370(36.3) | 614(60.2) | 35(3.4) |