Knowledge of Avian Influenza (H5N1) among Poultry Workers, Hong Kong, China

Abstract

In 2009, a cross-sectional survey of 360 poultry workers in Hong Kong, China, showed that workers had inadequate levels of avian influenza (H5N1) risk knowledge, preventive behavior, and outbreak preparedness. The main barriers to preventive practices were low perceived benefits and interference with work. Poultry workers require occupation-specific health promotion.

Keywords

• avian influenza virus (H5N1)
• influenza
• viruses
• knowledge
• attitudes
• practices