Table 2.
Knowledge of dehydration definition, prevention, consequences, and water intake recommendation
| Knowledge Questions n = 393 | Selected | Not Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of dehydration definition | n(%) | n(%) |
| Which of the following statements in your understanding describes dehydration? | ||
| I can become dehydrated if I don’t drink enough fluids (e.g. water/milk/juice/tea) | 363(92.37) a | 30(7.63) |
| I can become dehydrated if I don’t eat properly | 38(9.67) b | 355(90.33) |
| I can become dehydrated if I don’t get enough sleep | 33(8.40) c | 360(91.60) |
| Overall Knowledge | Good | Poor |
| 366(93.13) | 27(6.87) | |
| Knowledge of dehydration prevention | n(%) | n(%) |
| In your opinion, which of the following reduces risk of dehydration? | Correct Choice | Incorrect Choice |
| Drinking enough fluids (water/milk/juice/tea) | 350(89.06) | 43(10.94) |
| By consuming foods with high water content (e.g. watermelon, oranges, apples) | 247(62.85) | 146(37.15) |
| In hot climate replenish fluids as priority | 350(89.06) | 43(10.94) |
| Overall Knowledge | Good | Poor |
| 332(84.48) | 61(15.52) | |
| Knowledge of dehydration consequences | n(%) | n(%) |
| In your opinion, which of the following conditions may be caused by severe dehydration? | Correct Choice | Incorrect Choice |
| Kidney stones | 312(79.39) | 81(20.61) |
| Death | 171(43.51) | 222(56.49) |
| Brain damage | 85(21.63) | 308(78.73) |
| Seizure | 57(14.50) | 336(85.50) |
| Knowledge of water intake recommendation | n(%) | n(%) |
| In your opinion, what is the minimum requirement to drink water for an average weight (70 kg) human? | Responses | |
| 1 Litre | - | 31(7.89) |
| 2 Litre | 150(38.17) | - |
| 3 Litre | 143(36.39) | - |
| 4 Litre | - | 69(17.56) |
| Overall Knowledge | Good | Poor |
| 293(74.55) | 100(25.45) | |
Selection of a or b is correct while c is incorrect choice