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The Public’s Response to H1N1: A Multiethnic Perspective Gillian SteelFisher , PhD, MSc

The Public’s Response to H1N1: A Multiethnic Perspective Gillian SteelFisher , PhD, MSc Robert Blendon , ScD Mark Bekheit , JD Harvard Opinion Research Program Harvard School of Public Health Funded as part of a cooperative agreement between

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The Public’s Response to H1N1: A Multiethnic Perspective Gillian SteelFisher , PhD, MSc

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  1. The Public’s Response to H1N1: A Multiethnic Perspective Gillian SteelFisher, PhD, MSc Robert Blendon, ScD Mark Bekheit, JD Harvard Opinion Research ProgramHarvard School of Public Health Funded as part of a cooperative agreement between HSPH, the National Public Health Information Coalition, and the CDC

  2. Emergency Polling & H1N1 Emergency Polling Technology transfer from politics Supports emergency communications and response 14 polls during H1N1 The Public’s Response to H1N1: A Multiethnic Perspective Conducted March 17 – April 11, 2010 Telephone poll Nationally representative random sample of 2,355 adults in the U.S. 1,123 White Non-Hispanics 330 African American Non-Hispanics 317 Hispanics excluding American Indians and Alaska Natives 262 American Indians / Alaska Natives 268 Asians Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health

  3. How did vaccine uptake differ across racial/ethnic groups? 3

  4. H1N1 Vaccination Among the Public % saying… Got the H1N1 flu vaccine for self Did NOT get H1N1 flu vaccine for self …since a vaccine to protect specifically against the new H1N1 flu first became available in October 2009 4 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  5. H1N1 Vaccination Among the Public % saying got H1N1 vaccine for themselves White African American Hispanic American Indian / Alaska Native Asian No statistically significant differences Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  6. H1N1 Vaccination Among the Public: By View of Safety of H1N1 Flu Vaccine % saying they have gotten H1N1 vaccine for themselves * Among those who say the H1N1 flu vaccine is very safe Among those who say the H1N1 flu vaccine is somewhat safe ** Among those who say the H1N1 flu vaccine is NOT safe *Statistically significantly different from respondents who say that the H1N1 flu vaccine is “somewhat safe” and “not very” or “not at all” safe generally for most people to take at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from respondents who say that the H1N1 flu vaccine is “not very” or “not at all” safe generally for most people to take at the 95% confidence level 6 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  7. Public Views of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safety: By Race/Ethnicity % saying H1N1 vaccine is “very safe” generally for most people to take * White African American Hispanic American Indian / Alaska Native Asian *Statistically significantly different from African Americans and American Indians/Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level 7 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  8. H1N1 Vaccination Among the Public: By Concern About Illness % saying they have gotten H1N1 vaccine for themselves Among those who say they were very concerned they or family member would get sick * Among those who say they were somewhat concerned they or family member would get sick ** Among those who say they were not concerned they or family member would get sick *Statistically significantly different from respondents who say they have been “somewhat concerned” and not concerned (including “not very” or “not at all” concerned) at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from respondents who say they have been not concerned (including “not very” or “not at all” concerned) at the 95% confidence level 8 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  9. Public Concern That They or Someone In Their Immediate Family Would Get Sick From H1N1:By Race/Ethnicity % saying “very concerned” White ** African American * Hispanic * American Indian / Alaska Native Asian *Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level 9 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  10. Seasonal Flu Vaccination Among the Public % saying they have gotten the seasonal flu vaccine for themselves since September 2009 All respondents * White African American Hispanic * American Indian / Alaska Native Asian * *Statistically significantly different from African Americans at the 95% confidence level Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  11. How did non-vaccine, flu prevention behaviors differ across racial/ethnic groups? 11 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  12. Flu Prevention Behaviors Among the Public % saying, since the beginning of the H1N1 outbreak in April 2009, they have, at any point, done the following in response to H1N1 * Washed hands more frequently ** Used hand sanitizer more frequently More frequently covered mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing ** * * More frequently coughed or sneezed into elbow or shoulder *** *Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and African Americans at the 95% confidence level Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  13. Flu Prevention Behaviors Among the Public % saying, since the beginning of the H1N1 outbreak in April 2009, they have, at any point, done the following in response to H1N1 Taken any steps to avoid being near someone with flu-like symptoms * Tried to keep from touching eyes, nose or mouth ** Talked to doctor, nurse, or other health professional about what could do to protect self or family from H1N1 *** *** *** *** *Statistically significantly different from Asians at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  14. Flu Prevention Behaviors Among the Public % saying, since the beginning of the H1N1 outbreak in April 2009, they have, at any point, done the following in response to H1N1 Avoided places where many people are gathered * ** Avoided air travel Limited use of public transportation, buses and trains Kept children home from school even when not sick to avoid contact with children who might have H1N1 Stayed home from work to avoid contact with coworkers who might be sick with H1N1 *Statistically significantly different from whites, African Americans, and American Indian/Alaskan Natives at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from whites and African Americans at the 95% confidence level ****Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  15. Flu Prevention Behaviors Among the Public % saying, since the beginning of the H1N1 outbreak in April 2009, they have, at any point, done the following in response to H1N1 More frequently cleaned or disinfected home or workspace * * * Used additional or stronger cleaners or disinfectants than normally use * * * Taken vitamins or herbal supplements beyond usual amount ** ** Tried to expose child to H1N1 through flu parties or other means so that they would get mild case of illness and avoid getting seriously ill later*** ** ** ** ** *Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level ***Among parents: Total (n=700), African Americans (n=92), Hispanics (n=122), AI/AN (n=94), Asian (n=105) Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  16. How did perceptions/knowledge of social distancing measures that reduce the chance of giving H1N1 to others differ across racial/ethnic groups? 16 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  17. Public Views on Staying Home While Sick With H1N1 % saying they think people with H1N1 and a fever should stay home for the following length of time in order to reduce the chances of giving H1N1 to other people Just until their fever has gone away Until at least 24 hours after their fever has gone away Until they feel well enough to participate in work, school or other activities, whether or not have fever Don’t know No need to stay at home 17 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  18. Public Views on Staying Home While Sick With H1N1: By Race/Ethnicity % saying they think people with H1N1 and a fever should stay home for the following length of time in order to reduce the chances of giving H1N1 to other people Until at least 24 hours after their fever has gone away Until they feel well enough to participate in work, school or other activities, whether or not they have a fever *** *Statistically significantly different from African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Asians at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from Hispanics at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level ****Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level 18 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  19. How did campaign messages about preventing H1N1 reach different racial/ethnic groups? 19 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  20. Public’s Exposure to H1N1 Flu Messaging % saying since April 2009, they have seen advertising that provides information about ways to keep them and their family safe from H1N1 Yes, have % among those who saw or heard ads* saying they saw it… Very often Somewhat often Not very often Not at all often *n=2040 20 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  21. Public’s Exposure to H1N1 Flu MessagingIn Different Locations % saying since April 2009, they have seen advertising that provides information about ways to keep them and their family safe from H1N1 On television On the radio In newspapers At schools, colleges, or daycares On billboards On websites At work At airports 21 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  22. Public’s Exposure to H1N1 Flu Advertising % saying since April 2009, they have seen advertising that provides information about ways to keep them and their family safe from H1N1 * On the radio ** In Newspapers *** *** At schools, colleges, or daycares **** *** *** *Statistically significantly different from Asians at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level ****Statistically significantly different from whites, African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Asians at the 95% confidence level 22 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  23. Public’s Exposure to H1N1 Flu Advertising % saying since April 2009, they have seen advertising that provides information about ways to keep them and their family safe from H1N1 * On billboards ** *** On websites **** * At work *Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from American Indians / Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level *****Statistically significantly different from whites, Hispanics, and American Indians/Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level 23 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  24. How did trust in sources of information about H1N1 differ across racial/ethnic groups? 24 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  25. Public Trust in Sources of InformationAbout H1N1 Prevention % saying they trust each of the following for information about preventing themselves and their family from getting sick with H1N1 A great deal Somewhat Personal doctor or child’s doctor Friends/family employed in health care field Centers for Disease Control and Prevention State or local public health department 25 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  26. Public Trust in Sources of InformationAbout H1N1 Prevention % saying they trust each of the following for information about preventing themselves and their family from getting sick with H1N1 A great deal Somewhat A tribal leader** A local community leader* Religious leader from faith Friends/family NOT employed in healthcare field Websites from other health organizations, like WebMD Social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, blogs, or discussion boards *Among African Americans and Hispanics **Among American Indians/ Alaskan Natives 26 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  27. Public Trust in Sources of InformationAbout H1N1 Prevention: By Race/Ethnicity % saying they trust each of the following “a great deal” for information about preventing themselves and their family from getting sick with H1N1 Personal doctor or child’s doctor Friends /family employed in health care field Centers for Disease Control and Prevention *Statistically significantly different from Hispanics and American Indians / Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from American Indians / Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from African Americans, Hispanics and American Indians / Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level ****Statistically significantly different from Hispanics at the 95% confidence level 27 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  28. Public Trust in Sources of InformationAbout H1N1 Prevention: By Race/Ethnicity % saying they trust each of the following “a great deal” for information about preventing themselves and their family from getting sick with H1N1 State or local public health department Religious leader from faith Friends/family NOT employed in health care field *Statistically significantly different from whites, Hispanics and American Indians / Alaska Natives at the 95% confidence level **Statistically significantly different from whites and Asians at the 95% confidence level ***Statistically significantly different from whites at the 95% confidence level 28 Harvard Opinion Research Program, Harvard School of Public Health, March 17 – April 11, 2010.

  29. Methods Summary • Telephone poll (including both landlines and cell phones) • Conducted March 17 – April 11, 2010 • Nationally representative random sample of adults in the United States: 2355 respondents—includes 1123 White, Non-Hispanics; 330 African American, Non-Hispanics; 317 Hispanics excluding American Indians and Alaska Natives; 262 American Indians / Alaska Natives; and 268 Asians. • Data weighted to match U.S. Census on: gender, age, race, education, and region. Data also adjusted to NHIS estimates of cell phone usage. 29

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