Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece?
Objectives: The current cluster of avian influenza outbreaks in birds has occurred in areas where humans live in proximity to poultry. Dissemination of accurate information may be the cornerstone for proper community preparation. In the herein presented study, we attempted to asses the information l...
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ftnkunivathens:oai:lib.uoa.gr:uoadl:3140397 2024-02-11T10:02:15+01:00 Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? Vasileiou, Ioanna Marinos, George Katsargyris, Athanasios and Georgiou, Chris Vlasis, Kostas Siasos, Gerasimos Gialafos, Elias Klonaris, Chris Konstantopoulos, Kostas Giannopoulos, Athanasios 2008-01-01 https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/uoadl:3140397 Αγγλικά English eng uoadl:3140397 https://pergamos.lib.uoa.gr/uoa/dl/object/uoadl:3140397 scientific_publication_article Επιστημονική δημοσίευση - Άρθρο Περιοδικού Scientific publication - Journal Article 2008 ftnkunivathens 2024-01-18T18:14:05Z Objectives: The current cluster of avian influenza outbreaks in birds has occurred in areas where humans live in proximity to poultry. Dissemination of accurate information may be the cornerstone for proper community preparation. In the herein presented study, we attempted to asses the information level among Greek children regarding avian flu. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 2006 in ten Greek prefectures to determine the information level among students about transmission ways, symptoms and prevention measures of avian flu. Results: A total of 1400 Greek Students participated in the study. Approximately 75% of the students reported to know what bird flu is and 53% reported to know that there has been at least one case of avian flu in Greece. More than half (55.6%) reported that an effective vaccine against avian fit does exist; of the students asked, 47% reported that avian flu can be transmitted from human to human whereas 21.4% believed that humans can suffer from avian flu. Media contribution in providing information was very high among Students. Conclusion: The level of information about avian flu among Greek students was found inadequate especially in some questions regarding serious aspects of avian flu. This Study highlights the need for adaptation of health programs in Greek schools, which should include the provision of accurate information. Article in Journal/Newspaper Avian flu Pergamos - Library and Information Center of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
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Objectives: The current cluster of avian influenza outbreaks in birds has occurred in areas where humans live in proximity to poultry. Dissemination of accurate information may be the cornerstone for proper community preparation. In the herein presented study, we attempted to asses the information level among Greek children regarding avian flu. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 2006 in ten Greek prefectures to determine the information level among students about transmission ways, symptoms and prevention measures of avian flu. Results: A total of 1400 Greek Students participated in the study. Approximately 75% of the students reported to know what bird flu is and 53% reported to know that there has been at least one case of avian flu in Greece. More than half (55.6%) reported that an effective vaccine against avian fit does exist; of the students asked, 47% reported that avian flu can be transmitted from human to human whereas 21.4% believed that humans can suffer from avian flu. Media contribution in providing information was very high among Students. Conclusion: The level of information about avian flu among Greek students was found inadequate especially in some questions regarding serious aspects of avian flu. This Study highlights the need for adaptation of health programs in Greek schools, which should include the provision of accurate information. |
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Vasileiou, Ioanna Marinos, George Katsargyris, Athanasios and Georgiou, Chris Vlasis, Kostas Siasos, Gerasimos Gialafos, Elias Klonaris, Chris Konstantopoulos, Kostas Giannopoulos, Athanasios |
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Vasileiou, Ioanna Marinos, George Katsargyris, Athanasios and Georgiou, Chris Vlasis, Kostas Siasos, Gerasimos Gialafos, Elias Klonaris, Chris Konstantopoulos, Kostas Giannopoulos, Athanasios Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? |
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Vasileiou, Ioanna Marinos, George Katsargyris, Athanasios and Georgiou, Chris Vlasis, Kostas Siasos, Gerasimos Gialafos, Elias Klonaris, Chris Konstantopoulos, Kostas Giannopoulos, Athanasios |
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Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? |
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Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? |
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Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? |
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Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? |
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Avian Flu: How Informed are Children in Greece? |
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avian flu: how informed are children in greece? |
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