Table 5 Behavioural responses to H7N9

Behaviours recommended by the Chinese Ministry of Health[5]

Changes in cooking behaviour (poultry/eggs)

515 (51.5)

Change hand washing habits

431 (42.8)

Ventilation at home

675 (66.9)

Avoiding those who are sick

515 (51.8)

Non-recommended behaviours

Avoided buying poultry/eggs

711 (70.5)

Avoiding public transport

128 (12.8)

Avoiding crowds

581 (57.8)

Avoiding recent migrants entering Shanghai

169 (17.1)

Wearing a mask

301 (29.7)

Cancelling travel plans

234 (23.3)

Additional purchases

Purchasing Chinese medicine

98 (9.7)

Purchasing Western medicine

30 (3.0)