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Table 3 Perceived risk and precautionary behaviors in response to H1N1 influenza by age and household size.

From: The dynamics of risk perceptions and precautionary behavior in response to 2009 (H1N1) pandemic influenza

 

Age

Household size

 

Correlation Coefficient

P-value

Correlation Coefficient

P-value

Risk perception

   Perceived likelihood scale

0.04

0.19

0.08

0.003

   Predicted death toll

0.11

<0.001

-0.08

0.01

Willingness to accept pharmaceutical intervention

   Preventive intervention-Interest in intervention

0.02

0.38

0.06

0.02

   Preventive intervention-WTP scale

-0.13

<0.001

0.12

<0.001

   Curative intervention-Interest in intervention

-0.03

0.35

0.09

0.001

   Curative intervention-WTP scale

-0.16

<0.001

0.12

<0.001

Engagement in precautionary activities

   Information seeking activities

0.03

0.21

0.07

0.02

   Taking quarantine measures

-0.04

0.18

0.05

0.07

  1. The table shows association between the scale of perceived risk or precautionary behaviors in response to H1N1 influenza, and age or household size. Correlation coefficient presents Spearman's rho for predicted death toll, and Pearson's correlation coefficient for other measures. WTP = willingness to pay.