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. 2024 Jan 20;16(1):e52618. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52618

Table 2. Results of the knowledge-related questionnaire.

  Questions Yes No Don’t know
K1 Are you aware of the coronavirus pandemic? 3000 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
  How are you getting information and updates about coronavirus?
K2 News 3000 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K3 Friends and family members 2796 (93.2%) 204(6.8%) 0 (0.0%)
K4 Healthcare workers 1788 (59.6%) 1212(40.4%) 0 (0.0%)
K5 WhatsApp 612 (20.4%) 2388 (79.6%) 0 (0.0%)
K6 Aarogya Setu app 684 (22.8%) 2316 (77.2%) 0 (0.0%)
  What are the symptoms of coronavirus infection?
K7 Fever 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K8 Cough 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K9 Breathlessness 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K10 Altered taste/smell 858 (28.6%) 2142 (71.4%) 0 (0.0%)
K11 Pink eye 0 (0.0%) 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%)
K12 Loose stool 0 (0.0%) 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%)
K13 Runny nose 2388 (79.6%) 612 (20.4%) 0 (0.0%)
  How can you prevent coronavirus infection?
K14 Staying at home 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K15 Washing hands regularly with soap and water 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K16 Using hand sanitiser 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K17 Not touching face, nose, eyes 2292 (76.4%) 708 (23.6%) 0 (0.0%)
K18 Wearing mask 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K19 Attending party/gathering 0 (0.0%) 3000 (100%) 0 (0.0%)
K20 Frequent hospital visits 336 (11.2%) 2658 (88.6%) 6 (0.2%)
  How is coronavirus infection treated?
K21 Homemade immunity boosters(like turmeric milk, cinnamon, nuts) 2130 (71%) 498(16.6%) 372 (12.4%)
K22 Medicine 6 (0.2%) 2994 (99.8%) 0 (0.0%)
K23 ICU care 642 (21.4%) 2358 (78.6%) 0 (0.0%)
K24 Home isolation 2466 (82.2%) 432 (14.4%) 102 (3.4%)
K25 Supportive care 2112 (70.4%) 768 (25.6%) 120 (4.0%)
K26 Are you more at risk of contracting coronavirus infection during pregnancy? 2652 (88.4%) 318 (10.6%) 30 (1.0%)
K27 Can coronavirus infection harm your baby or increase the risk of pregnancy? 2208 (73.6%) 744 (24.8%) 48 (1.6%)
K28 Can a person who is not sick transmit this infection to you? 552 (18.4%) 2274 (75.8%) 174 (5.8%)
K29 Do you think it is necessary to get your antenatal investigations during this pandemic? 2436 (81.2%) 564 (18.8%) 0 (0.0%)
K30 Do you think ultrasounds and TT injections are needed in pregnancy? 2424 (80.8%) 570 (19%) 6 (0.2%)
K31 Are you aware of nearby health facilities providing antenatal care in pandemic times? 2136 (71.2%) 864 (28.8%) 0 (0.0%)
K32 Are you aware of functional OPD services around your home? 2820 (94%) 180 (6.0%) 0 (0.0%)
K33 Are you aware and have access to teleconsultation services? 42 (1.4%) 2958 (98.6%) 0 (0.0%)