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. 2024 Sep 3;112(4 Suppl):84–91. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0744

Table 5.

Assessment of knowledge on COVID-19 in university settings

Knowledge of COVID-19 False True Don’t Know
Transmission of COVID-19 is not possible when signs and symptoms are not present 55.2 18.6 26.1
It is not necessary for young adults to take measures to prevent COVID-19 69.0 13.9 17.0
COVID-19 virus spreads via respiratory droplets of infected individuals during sneezing, coughing, or speaking 8.3 74.8 16.9
COVID-19 virus spreads via direct contact with contaminated hands, fomite, and surfaces 9.2 75.2 15.6
Vaccine protects against COVID-19 19.4 52.6 28.0

The most represented responses are shown in boldface font.