Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases 2322-1984 3 2 2009 12 15 12 17 EN R Yilmaz Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat- Turkey M Ozcetin Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat- Turkey U Erkorkmaz Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat- Turkey S Ozer Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat- Turkey F Ekici Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat- Turkey 2015 10 03 Background: The World health Organization (WHO) declares Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fe­ver (CCHF) endemic in Turkey. Despite the magnitude of problem, no documented evi­dence exists in Turkey, which reveals the aware­ness and practices of the country's adult popula­tion regarding CCHF, its spread, symptoms, treatment, and preven­tion. This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding CCHF in people visit­ing terti­ary care hospital in Tokat, Turkey. Methods: This questionnaire based cross-sectional survey was conducted among patients' rela­tives or guardians who ad­mitted pediatric outpatient clinics during May-July 2008. The question­naire was composed of 25 questions. Results: A total of 1034 respondents participated in the survey. Sufficient knowledge about CCHF was not found in 28.9% of the sample. Literate individuals were relatively better informed about CCHF as compared to the illiterate peo­ple. Television and radio were con­sidered as the most important and useful source of information on the disease. Conclusion: We have found insufficient knowledge on CCHF in our population. It is thought to have no chance of suc­cess against a fatal disease such as CCHF, which has serious consequences, without the contribution of commu­nity. It is clear that there are important tasks for health, agri­culture, and media sectors to improve public knowledge and awareness about CCHF. https://jad.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jad/article/view/50 https://jad.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jad/article/download/50/48