Table 3 Responses (%) of participants to concern statements and self-reported preacautionary measures against H1N1 Influenza.

Concern

We should avoid leaving our homes nowadays.

798

51.6

49.1-54.1

If I decide to travel, swine flu may prevent me.

1,029

58.5

56.0-61.0

The government should restrict travel from and to the areas of the disease.

1,181

76.4

74.3-78.5

The government should isolate patients with swine flu in special hospitals.

1,276

82.4

80.5-84.3

The government should avoid inviting workers from areas where disease is frequent.

1,353

87.6

86.0-89.2

The government should be ready to close schools if the number of cases increases dramatically.

1,202

77.7

75.6-79.8

Precaution

Wash my hands often.

893

57.7

55.2-60.2

Avoid touching my eyes, nose, or mouth.

567

36.6

34.2-39.0

Cover my nose and mouth with a tissue when I cough or sneeze.

588

38.0

35.6-40.4

I throw the tissue in the trash after I use it.

417

26.9

24.7-29.1

I use a face mask in crowded areas.

870

56.2

53.7-58.7

If I have a flu symptoms, I avoid normal activities, including work, school, travel, shopping, etc..

398

25.7

23.5-27.9