ArticlePreventive medicine reports2015
Knowledge and risk perceptions of the Ebola virus in the United States.
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Abstract
objectivesThe Ebola epidemic has received extensive media coverage since the first diagnosed cases of the virus in the US. We investigated risk perceptions of Ebola among individuals living in the US and measured their knowledge of the virus.
methodUS residents completed an online survey (conducted 14-18 November 2014) that assessed their Ebola knowledge and risk perceptions.
resultsRespondents who were more knowledgeable of Ebola perceived less risk of contracting the virus and were less worried about the virus, but also regarded Ebola as more serious than less knowledgeable respondents. The internet served as a major source of additional information among knowledgeable respondents.
conclusionThe findings suggest that the provision of health information about Ebola may be effective in informing the public about Ebola risks and of preventive measures without curtailing the seriousness of the virus. Policymakers may seek to further exploit the internet as a means of delivering information about Ebola in the US and worldwide.
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