Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Avian Influenza, Poultry Workers, Italy

We asked Italian poultry workers about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding avian influenza. It was perceived to be a low occupational hazard, and wearing protective equipment and handwashing were not routine practices. Knowledge of transmission and preventive measures should be improved. E...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Abbate, Rossella, Di Giuseppe, Gabriella, Marinelli, Paolo, Angelillo, Italo F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006
Materias:
Dispatch
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3372355/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17283632
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1211.060671
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Sumario:We asked Italian poultry workers about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding avian influenza. It was perceived to be a low occupational hazard, and wearing protective equipment and handwashing were not routine practices. Knowledge of transmission and preventive measures should be improved. Employers and health professionals should provide more effective information.

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