@article{ref1,
title="Hawaii veterinarians' bioterrorism preparedness needs assessment survey",
journal="Journal of veterinary medical education",
year="2006",
author="Katz, Alan R. and Nekorchuk, Dawn M. and Holck, Peter S. and Hendrickson, Lisa A. and Imrie, Allison A. and Effler, Paul V.",
volume="33",
number="4",
pages="612-617",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to assess the objective bioterrorism-related knowledge base and the perceived response readiness of veterinarians in Hawaii to a bioterrorism event, and also to identify variables associated with knowledge-based test performance. An anonymous survey instrument was mailed to all licensed veterinarians residing in Hawaii (N = 229) up to three times during June and July 2004, using numeric identifiers to track non-respondents. The response rate for deliverable surveys was 59% (125 of 212). Only 12% (15 of 123) of respondents reported having had prior training on bioterrorism. Forty-four percent (55 of 125) reported being able to identify a bioterrorism event in animal populations; however, only 17% (21 of 125) felt able to recognize a bioterrorism event in human populations. Only 16% (20 of 123) felt they were able to respond effectively to a bioterrorist attack. Over 90% (106 of 116) expressed their willingness to provide assistance to the state in its response to a bioterrorist event. Veterinarians scored a mean of 70% correct (5.6 out of 8 questions) on the objective knowledge-based questions. Additional bioterrorism preparedness training should be made available, both in the form of continuing educational offerings for practicing veterinarians and as a component of the curriculum in veterinary schools.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-321X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}