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. 2023 Jul 2;15(7):e41272. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41272

Table 2. Frequency distribution of knowledge on COVID-19 and its preventive measures among the study participants (n=400).

*Multiple response

Knowledge of COVID-19 and its preventive measures Frequency Percentage
Awareness of COVID-19 disease (n=422) Yes 400 94.7
No 22 5.3
Common symptoms of COVID-19* Fever 205 51.3
Cough 113 28.3
Difficulty in Breathing 86 21.5
Headache 45 11.3
Loose stool 20 5.0
Loss of taste and smell 20 5.0
Myalgia 15 3.8
Vomiting 12 3.0
Handwashing knowledge Adequate 286 71.5
Inadequate 114 28.5
Social distancing knowledge Adequate 221 55.3
Inadequate 179 44.7
Mask usage in preventing transmission of COVID-19 Adequate 248 62
Inadequate 152 38
Reuse advisory for triple-layered masks by an infected patient Yes 125 31.2
No 275 68.8
Mask usage norms for children Adequate 371 92.7
Inadequate 29 7.3