Table 3 Knowledge about influenza and the influenza vaccine
Statements | Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|---|
Q21. Health care professionals are less susceptible to influenza infections than other people | 364 (51.6) | 332 (47.6)a |
Q22. Influenza is transmitted primarily by coughing and sneezing | 614 (88.3)a | 82 (11.7) |
Q23. Influenza is more serious than a “common cold | 608 (87.2)a | 89 (12.6) |
Q24. The signs and symptoms of influenza include fever, headache, sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, and aches and pains | 620 (89.1)a | 76 (10.9) |
Q25. HCPs can spread influenza even when they are feeling well | 311 (44.7)a | 385 (55.3) |
Q26. People with influenza can transmit the infection only after their symptoms appear | 585 (84.3) | 111 (15.7)a |
Q27. Influenza is transmitted primarily by contact with blood and body fluids | 454 (65.3) | 241 (34.7)a |
Q28. The flu shot contains live viruses that may cause some people to get influenza | 526 (75.6) | 170 (24.4)a |
Q29. Influenza vaccination does not work in some persons, even if the vaccine has the right mix of viruses | 427 (61.4)a | 268 (38.5) |
Q30. Adults with influenza commonly experience nausea and vomiting or diarrhoea | 311 (44.7) | 385 (55.3)a |
Q31. Symptoms typically appear 8–10 days after a person is exposed to influenza | 579 (83.2) | 117 (16.8)a |