Intention to Engage in Preventive Behaviors in Response to the A/H1N1 Pandemic Among University Entrants in Four Chinese Cities

This study examined the factors influencing the uptake of A/H1N1-related preventive behaviors among Chinese university students. During the 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic, a survey was administered to 2882 university students across 4 Chinese cities. We found greater self-efficacy and a stronger belief in the...

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Published in:Asia-Pacific journal of public health 2014-01, Vol.26 (1), p.42-47
Main Authors: Keller, Joseph J., Kim, Jean H., Lau, Johnson C. H., Wong, Alvin H., Griffiths, Sian M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
China - epidemiology
Cities - statistics & numerical data
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
Influenza Vaccines - administration & dosage
Influenza, Human - epidemiology
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Intention
Male
Pandemics - prevention & control
Self Efficacy
Sex Factors
Students - psychology
Students - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Universities
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Summary:This study examined the factors influencing the uptake of A/H1N1-related preventive behaviors among Chinese university students. During the 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic, a survey was administered to 2882 university students across 4 Chinese cities. We found greater self-efficacy and a stronger belief in the benefits of preventive behaviors to be associated with the intended adoption of preventive behaviors. However, knowledge about the transmission of A/H1N1 was not associated with the intent to engage in preventive behaviors. These results may be used to inform pandemic prevention campaigns for university students in the region.
ISSN:1010-5395
1941-2479
DOI:10.1177/1010539513496842