Cognition of influenza A (H1N1) of male residents in Dongying rural areas

ObjectiveTo explore cognition of influenza A(H1N1)among rural men in Dongying city,Shandong province for effective health promotion.MethodsThe samples were randomly selected with stratified sampling method.A self-made questionnaire survey was carried out among the residents from 54 villages.ResultsFor 943 questionnires distributed,880(93.32%)eligible questionnaires were collected.The age of the participants was 15-87 years with an average age of 47.73±15.06 years.The average score on influeza A knowledge was 5.49±4.54.The correct answer rates for typical symptom,route of transmission,incubation period,self-preventive measure,treatment measure were less than 50%.The elderly,the participants with lower eduation level and the less publicity and education on health concerns had lower score of influenza A knowledge.ConclusionThe cognition to influena A(H1N1)is low among male residents of Donging city.The porpaganda and education to the public on influena A epidemic should be strengthened.