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An evaluation of information dissemination during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak among selected rural communities in Kuala Kangsar

Hazreen AM 1 , Myint Myint S 2 , Farizah H 3 , Abd Rashid M 4 , Chai CC 5 , Dymna VK 6 Show all authors , Gilbert W 7 , Sri Rahayu S 8 , Seri Diana MA 9 , Noor Huzaimnah H 10

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  • 1 Hazreen A M, MND. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2 Myint Myint S, MPH. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 3 Farizah H, MPH. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 4 Abd Rashid M, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 5 Chai C C, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 6 Dymna V K, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 7 Gilbert W, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 8 Sri Rahayu S, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 9 Seri Diana M A, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  • 10 Noor Huzaimnah H, Phase IlIA Medical Student, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 2005 Jun;60(2):180-7.
PMID: 16114158

Abstract

To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on SARS and its preventive measures among the rural population of Kuala Kangsar district. This KAP study was also done to identify the expectation and preference of rural population upon obtaining health information. This is a cross-sectional study of 201 households from four villages in Kuala Kangsar. Face-to-face interview was done regarding knowledge, attitude and practice on SARS and its preventive measures. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS (Version 10.0). A scoring system was used to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards SARS. Ninety one percent of the study population was aware of SARS. Majority of them have good attitude towards SARS based on the formulated scoring system. Television was found to be the first hand information about SARS and most preferred source of information by the rural population. Knowledge and attitude of respondents concerning SARS were good. Television was found to be the preference among the rural population in obtaining health information.

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