Table 5 Risk awareness, attitude and protection behaviors against avian influenza after chicken HPAI H5N2 outbreaks (Stage II survey) in Taiwan

1. Taiwan will be affected by the outbreaks of influenza in China

Believe Taiwan residents will become infected with AIVs

4.24–153.66

Age

0.78–0.93

2. Taiwan residents will become infected with avian influenza (AI)

Believe influenza outbreaks in China will affect Taiwan

2.10–22.26

Will take preventive measures against AI

1.16–12.98

3. Knowing new “Ten No’s, Five Needs” policy^a

Aware of the critical condition of the child in Hong Kong infected with H5N1

2.09–8.59

4. Willing to take self-protection measures against avian influenza viral infection

Aware of critical condition of the child in Hong Kong infected with H5N1

1.45–23.56

Believe people in Taiwan will be infected with AIVs

1.15–14.62

Know AI may cause serious diseases and death

1.54–28.55

5. Willing to receive avian influenza vaccination

Believe seasonal flu vaccines can reduce chance of getting human flu or AI

1.97–15.42

Believe seasonal flu vaccines can reduce chance of getting human flu and AI

2.61–22.43

6. Know AI may cause serious illness and even death

Know the “Ten No’s, Five Needs” policy

1.19–14.12

Community Residents^b

1.03–12.86

Will take preventive measures against AI

1.08–17.76