title: Medical students' knowledge, perceptions, and behavioral intentions towards the H1N1 influenza, swine flu, in Pakistan: a brief report.
abstract: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of H1N1 among medical students, their perceptions, and behavioral intentions in the wake of the H1N1 pandemic influenza. There were significant gaps in important self-isolation protocols and preventive measures. Increased contact with both patients and colleagues can lead to unintentional transmission and contraction of influenza. Universities should introduce and encourage infection control guidelines into routine curriculum.
authors.affiliation: Isra University, Pakistan. hussain_a.zara@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Zara A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.forename: Sarah A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.forename: Faisal A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Hussain
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Q000276:immunology*; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D010154:Pakistan; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013337:Students, Medical; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines