Abstract
We investigated personal protective behaviors against West Nile virus infection. Barriers to adopting these behaviors were identified, including the perception that DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide and related compounds) is a health and environmental hazard. Televised public health messages and knowing that family or friends practiced protective behaviors were important cues to action.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bites and Stings / prevention & control
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British Columbia
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Culicidae / drug effects
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Culicidae / physiology
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Culicidae / virology
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DEET / administration & dosage
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Health Behavior*
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Health Education*
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
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Humans
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Insect Repellents / administration & dosage
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Mass Media
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Mosquito Control / methods*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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West Nile Fever / prevention & control*
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West Nile Fever / transmission
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West Nile virus*