Perceptions of Zika Virus Risk during 2016 Outbreak, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA

Abstract

We conducted a survey on Zika virus perceptions and behaviors during the 2016 outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Among women, Zika knowledge was associated with having a bachelor’s degree. Among men, knowledge was associated with knowing someone at risk. Interventions during future outbreaks could be targeted by sex and education level.

Keywords

• Zika virus
• health belief model
• HBM
• knowledge
• attitudes
• practices