Table 2.
Frequencies and percentages of the respondents’ awareness regarding the use of disinfectants
| Awareness | Correct Responses | |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Percentage | |
| A1—Which alcohol is used as a disinfectant? (Ethanol, Methanol, Both, None, Don’t Know) | 465 | 50.3% |
| A2—Which one is used for surface disinfection? (Sodium hypochlorite, Perchlorine, Alcohol, All of the above, Don’t Know) | 144 | 15.6% |
| A3—Which alcohol is industrial alcohol that is toxic and deadly? (Ethanol, Methanol, Ethanol & Methanol, None, Don’t Know) | 409 | 44.2% |
| A4—How much chlorine is normally present in bleach? (5%, 20%, 70%, 100%, Don’t Know) | 360 | 38.9% |
| A5—What is the ratio of bleach to water for making surface disinfection? (1 to 2, 1 to 5, 3 to 1, 1 to 50, Don’t Know) | 88 | 9.5% |
| A6—For pre-disinfection of fruits and vegetables, how many minutes do they need to be in water and vinegar? (2 to 5, 5 to 15, 30, 60, Don’t Know) | 383 | 41.4% |
| A7—What is the recommended ratio of vinegar to water for pre-disinfection of fruits and vegetables? (1 to 3, 7 to 10, 15 to 20, 20 to 30, Don’t Know) | 373 | 40.3% |
| A8—Which one is the most effective concentration of alcohol for skin disinfection? (0.5%, 1%, 70%, 95%, Don’t Know) | 476 | 51.5% |
| A9—How long can it take for the disinfectant solution prepared by chlorine to be used for disinfection? (1 h, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, Don’t Know) | 126 | 13.6% |
| A10—At which temperature do you use water to dilute disinfectant solution? (Room-temperature, Warm, Hot water, None, Don’t Know) | 192 | 20.8% |
*Options in bold indicate correct answers