Learning from H1N1--hospital doctors and pandemic influenza.
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Since the first influenza A (H1N1) case in Ireland on April 27th 2009, the H1N1 pandemic has increased demands on the Irish healthcare system and its health professionals. Following the announcement of a pandemic by the WHO in June 2009, a survey was conducted in three Irish hospitals during July and August 2009 to assess preparedness levels among doctors. The questionnaire assessed knowledge about influenza A (H1N1), infection control training, attitudes to duty in health care, and asked doctors to rate their preparedness for a severe influenza pandemic in Ireland and their likelihood of work attendance in such a scenario. Of the 598 doctors eligible to participate in the survey, a total of 168 (28%) doctors responded.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Irish medical journal
دوره 103 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010