Poultry-handling practices during avian influenza outbreak, Thailand.
With poultry outbreaks of avian influenza H5N1 continuing in Thailand, preventing human infection remains a priority. We surveyed residents of rural Thailand regarding avian influenza knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results suggest that public education campaigns have been effective in reaching those at greatest risk, although some high-risk behavior continues.
Olsen
Sonja J
SJ
International Emerging Infections Program, Nonthaburi, Thailand. SOlsen@cdc.gov
Laosiritaworn
Yongjua
Y
Pattanasin
Sarika
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Prapasiri
Prabda
P
Dowell
Scott F
SF
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D053124:Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; D005585:Influenza in Birds / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011200:Poultry / Q000821:virology; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D012424:Rural Population; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology