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Rev Invest Clin 2013; 65 (4)

Flu symptoms and preventive measures practiced by the inhabitants of Ciudad de México during the AH1N1 influenza epidemic

Cruz-Licea V, González-Domínguez F, Ávila G, Flisser A

Language: Spanish
References: 23
Page: 284-290
PDF size: 164.11 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To know the frequency of flu symptoms and describe preventive measures practiced by the inhabitants of Mexico City during the AH1N1 epidemic. Material and methods. A cross-sectional design was used and a survey containing demographic and health information was conducted in August and September 2009 in a sample of 4003 randomly selected people living in Ciudad de México. Results. Flu symptoms referred were: 29% running nose, 25% cough, 25% throat infection, 17% muscle and joint pain, 10% respiratory problems and 7% fever. Also 16% said being hypertension, 10% having diabetes and 2% had morbid obesity. Among the preventive measures, 74% wash hands, 32% cover the nose and mouth with the forearm when coughing or sneezing, 28% use alcohol gel five times a day in average, and 47% do not greet with a kiss or the hand. Conclusions. The population mostly followed preventive measures and did not show high percentages of influenza symptoms. Useful elements for prevention were identified such as the frequency of seasonal influenza vaccination, of selfmedication and of living with a person diagnosed with AH1N1. It is important to continue with mass communication to strengthen adequate hygiene and health measures.


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