Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Avian Influenza (H5N1), Afghanistan

Abstract

From February through April 2007, avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in poultry in 4 of 34 Afghan provinces. A survey conducted in 2 affected and 3 unaffected provinces found that greater knowledge about reducing exposure was associated with higher socioeconomic status, residence in affected provinces, and not owning backyard poultry.

Keywords

• H5N1
• avian influenza
• KAPs
• knowledge
• attitudes
• and practices