Table 2. Knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19.
Statement | High Educated (N=425) N (%) | Low Educated (N=153) N (%) | p-value |
Symptoms | |||
Fever | 425 (100) | 115 (75) | <0.001 |
Cough | 383 (90) | 104 (68) | <0.001 |
Sore throat | 255 (60) | 95 (62) | 0.721 |
Diarrhea | 255 (60) | 95 (62) | 0.721 |
Transmission | |||
Sneezing | 340 (80) | 153 (100) | <0.001 |
Handshaking | 340 (80) | 153 (100) | <0.001 |
Touching surface | 383 (90) | 102 (67) | <0.001 |
Home preventive actions | |||
Avoid not going outside. | 383 (90) | 140 (92) | 0.734 |
Wearing a facial mask and gloves | 340 (80) | 153 (100) | <0.001 |
Keep contact distance | 383 (90) | 128 (83) | 0.046 |
Avoid crowded public places | 340 (80) | 128 (83) | 0.385 |
Considerations while infected | |||
Contacting infected cases | 298 (70) | 89 (58) | 0.009 |
Travelling to infected countries | 383 (90) | 115 (75) | <0.001 |
Having a fever | 298 (70) | 132 (87) | <0.001 |