Table 3.
Survey Responses on Knowledge of Shingles
| Question | n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What do you think to be risk factors for developing shingles? | Age | 85 | (21.1) |
| Gender | 25 | (6.2) | |
| Chronic diseases | 74 | (18.4) | |
| Weakened immune system | 133 | (33.1) | |
| High levels of stress | 53 | (13.2) | |
| Poor quality sleep | 21 | (5.2) | |
| Poor diet | 51 | (12.7) | |
| Mobile phone usage | 5 | (1.2) | |
| Which groups of people are susceptible to shingles? | Children | 21 | (5.2) |
| Elderly | 193 | (48.0) | |
| Males | 34 | (8.5) | |
| Females | 42 | (10.4) | |
| Immunocompromised | 111 | (27.6) | |
| Pregnant Women | 23 | (5.7) | |
| All age groups | 58 | (14.4) | |
| What are the signs, symptoms, and complications of shingles? | Rash | 250 | (62.2) |
| Blisters | 139 | (34.6) | |
| Cough | 67 | (16.7) | |
| Fever | 142 | (35.3) | |
| Sore Throat | 21 | (5.2) | |
| Neuropathic Pain | 83 | (20.6) | |
| Blindness | 24 | (6.0) | |