Intention to Engage in Preventive Behaviors in Response to the A/H1N1 Pandemic Among University Entrants in Four Chinese Cities. (January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keller, Joseph J.; Kim, Jean H.; Lau, Johnson C. H.; Wong, Alvin H.; Griffiths, Sian M.
• Is Part Of: Asia-Pacific journal of public health. Volume 26:Number 1(2014:Jan.)
• Page Start: 42
• Page End: 47
• Publication Date: 2014-01
• Subjects: adolescent health -- communicable diseases -- epidemiology -- health communication -- vaccination; Public health -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Public health -- Asia -- Periodicals; 362.1095
• DOI: 10.1177/1010539513496842
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1010-5395

Abstract

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.