Table 2.

Participants’ specific knowledge on birth defects

Item	Yes	No	I don’t know
	N(%)	N(%)	N(%)
Which of the following correctly describes BD?
It is a disease acquired by pregnant women	143(32.3)	149(33.6)	151(34.1)
It can affect baby development in the womb	275(62.1)	54(12.2)	114(25.7)
It can be transmitted by contact with affected individuals	83(18.7)	269(60.7)	91(20.6)
Most BD are preventable	330(74.5)	43(9.7)	70(15.8)
Most BD can be treated or managed medically	380(86.0)	16(3.6)	46(10.4)
Deformities from BD can be reduced through physiotherapy	208(47.0)	29(6.5)	206(46.5)

Key: Physiotherapy; BD = Birth defects.