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Pandemics
Scientists at University of New South Wales discuss research in pandemics
June 2nd, 2009
According to recent research from Kensington, Australia, "There is a general consensus that another influenza pandemic is inevitable. Although health care workers (HCWs) are essential to the health system response, there are few studies exploring HCW attitudes to pandemic influenza." "The aim of this study was to explore HCWs knowledge, attitudes and intended behaviour towards pandemic influenza. Cross-sectional investigation of a convenience sample of clinical and non-clinical HCWs from two tertiary-referral teaching hospitals in Sydney, Australia was conducted between June 4 and October 19, 2007. The self-administered questionnaire was distributed to hospital personal...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-02)
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