Table 4 Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Bioterrorism Education

1

Getting better prepared for bioterrorism will decrease my chances of getting sick/dying after a bioterrorism attack.

2

Getting better prepared for bioterrorism will decrease my patients’ risk of getting sick/dying after a bioterrorism attack.

3

Getting better prepared for bioterrorism makes me feel safer.

4

Getting better prepared for bioterrorism will decrease my family’s risk of getting sick/dying after a bioterrorism attack.

5

Bioterrorism preparedness advances my knowledge

6

Getting better prepared for bioterrorism will increase my chances of detecting an attack before surveillance would recognize it

7

I do not know where to get bioterrorism preparedness training.

8

There are no bioterrorism-related disaster exercises available.

9

There are no training opportunities available on bioterrorism preparedness.

10

There is no administrative or financial support for bioterrorism preparedness training for me at my job

11

Bioterrorism training is too expensive

12

Bioterrorism training will take too long

13

I have no interest in bioterrorism preparedness.

14

I feel uncomfortable/stressed when thinking about bioterrorism.

15

My work schedule does not provide time for bioterrorism training.

16

There is little one can do to lessen the impact of a bioterrorism attack.

17

I am too busy for bioterrorism training.

18

Bioterrorism preparedness is not within the scope of my responsibilities.

19

Bioterrorism training is all the same; I am not learning anything new

20

Bioterrorism preparedness is not currently a priority for me.