[The cross-sectional study of awareness and practice of SARS epidemic in community residents in Beijing].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the awareness and practice of SARS in community residents in Beijing.


METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted in different-level communities of SARS epidemic strength in Beijing. Typical samples were selected and 480 residents were surveyed.


RESULTS
92% of the residents focused on SARS epidemic in Beijing and 72.5% didn't worry that they would be attacked by SARS. The sources of stress included fatal outcomes, lack of efficient treatment, rapid spreading and high risk of medical workers. 86.8% felt the media often over-reported. 50% were afraid of going to the clinics. 86% thought that measures taken by the government were active and efficient. Meanwhile, 60% could follow the government recommendation to prevent SARS.


CONCLUSIONS
Most of the residents believe SARS have influenced on regular life, stability of society, development of economy and international communication.
Zhan
Siyan
S
Department of Epidemiology and Bio-statistics, Peking University, School of Public Health, Beijing 100083, China.
Wu
Tao
T
Ren
Tao
T
Qin
Ying
Y
Hu
Yonghua
Y
Wong
Tze-wai
TW
Gao
Yang
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001364:Awareness; D002648:Child; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology