Rahim, Siti Harlina and Abd Hamid, Shidqiyyah and Ibrahim, Wisam Nabeel and Zainul Azlan, Nurhazirah and Othman, Noratikah (2025) Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding transmission and prevention of avian flu among undergraduate students at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan Campus. International Journal of Care Scholars, 8 (3). pp. 25-35. ISSN 2600-898X
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ABSTRACT Background: Avian influenza, or avian flu, is a zoonotic disease caused by Influenza A (H5N1), transmitted from infected birds or poultry to humans through inhalation of contaminated air or direct contact. . Although avian flu has been a global public health concern for decades, limited studies have explored the awareness and preventive behaviours among university students in Malaysia. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice levels regarding avian flu transmission and prevention among undergraduate students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan Campus. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling among 413 undergraduate students at IIUM Kuantan Campus from March to May 2024. Data were collected using structured questionnaires adapted from previously validated instruments, distributed in English via Google Forms to students from Year 1 to Year 5 across various Faculties. Results: Most respondents showed moderate to good knowledge, attitudes, and practices on avian flu transmission and prevention. A significant association was found between respondents' course of study and knowledge levels (p<0.05). However, no significant associations were identified between any sociodemographic factors and attitudes towards avian flu. Gender and course of study were significantly associated with preventive practices concerning avian flu transmission (p<0.05). Conclusion: Despite generally good knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to avian flu among respondents, notable gaps in knowledge and preventive behaviors remain. Urgent implementation of targeted educational interventions and awareness campaigns is critical to bridge these gaps, ensuring comprehensive preparedness and effective preventive measures against avian flu among future health professionals.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Avian influenza; Avian flu; University students; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QR Microbiology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA644.V55 Virus diseases R Medicine > RT Nursing |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-Being (PLANETIIUM) |
| Depositing User: | Dr Noratikah Othman |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Dec 2025 09:14 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Dec 2025 09:14 |
| Queue Number: | 2025-12-Q631 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125335 |
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