Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Avian Influenza (H5N1), Afghanistan

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Avian Influenza (H5N1), Afghanistan

From February through April 2007, avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in poultry in 4 of 34 Afghan provinces. A survey conducted in 2 affected and 3 unaffected provinces found that greater knowledge about reducing exposure was associated with higher socioeconomic status, residence in affected provi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Toby Leslie, Julie Billaud, Jawad Mofleh, Lais Mustafa, Sam Yingst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
H5N1
avian influenza
KAPs
knowledge
attitudes
and practices
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/14/9/07-1382_article
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Summary:From February through April 2007, avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in poultry in 4 of 34 Afghan provinces. A survey conducted in 2 affected and 3 unaffected provinces found that greater knowledge about reducing exposure was associated with higher socioeconomic status, residence in affected provinces, and not owning backyard poultry.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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