Table 2. Clinical characteristics of study participants.
COVID-19: coronavirus disease-19
Variables | Frequency | Percentage |
Chronic illness | ||
Yes | 144 | 36 |
No | 256 | 64 |
Lost friend or relative due to COVID-19 | ||
Yes | 206 | 51.5 |
No | 192 | 48.5 |
Primary mode of action for any health-related problem | ||
I look up my clinical symptoms online | 94 | 23.5 |
Consult a well-trained physician | 220 | 55 |
Consult an expert of alternative medicine | 38 | 9.5 |
Discuss my symptoms with a pharmacist | 30 | 7.5 |
Self-administer over-the-counter medications | 18 | 4.5 |