[A knowledge, attitude and practice survey on SARS in a rural area]
Xiaoli Wang1, Jingxu Zhang, You Zhang
1School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100083, China. ysgwxl@public.bta.net.cn
Summary
Rural residents in Pinggu County demonstrated strong knowledge of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) transmission and symptoms. This understanding suggests a good foundation for preventing further SARS spread in the community.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Health Communication
Context:
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) posed a significant global health threat.
- Understanding community knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is crucial for effective disease control.
- Rural populations may have unique challenges in accessing health information.
Purpose:
- To assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) among rural populations.
- To inform public health decision-making departments with timely data on SARS-related KAP.
- To identify key information sources and potential gaps in understanding.
Summary:
- A survey in Pinggu County, Beijing, investigated SARS KAP in 118 rural residents using interviews and questionnaires.
- High awareness of SARS as an infectious disease (97.7%) and its transmission via saliva (73.0%) was reported.
- Most participants recognized fever as an early symptom (94.4%), favored ventilation (86.8%), and believed SARS was curable (90.0%).
- Television was the primary source of SARS information (92.4%).
Impact:
- Findings indicate a favorable condition for preventing SARS diffusion in rural areas like Pinggu.
- Effective use of mass media, like television, can disseminate critical public health information.
- The study provides a baseline for targeted health education interventions during infectious disease outbreaks.
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