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Abstract

This survey was done to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of preventive measures concerning Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) among Alor Gajah town community. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level of SARS, to know their attitude towards SARS and health information provided, to know which sources that provide the best infomation about SARS and to identify the expectations and preferences of population on gaining health infomation. A cross-sectional study involving respondents age 18 and above staying in Alor Gajah town was done. The respondents were assessed using questionnaires comprising of 25 questions. A total 180 respondents had answered the questionnaire. All of them were aware of SARS with 93 .3% with high scores in the knowledge level. Furthermore, 9l .7% of respondents had high scores in their attitude towards SARS. About 98.9% of respondent got their information regarding SARS from television, and 83.9% of them believed the information given. Firty four percent choose television as the best method to convey information concerning SARS or other new emerging diseases. The knowledge and attitude of the respondents concerning SARS were good.