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.