Table 3.
Participants’ perceptions of SARS transmission routes grouped by educational level (N=112)
| Transmission route | Total N (%) | No formal education n (%) | Primary school or above n (%) | X2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droplets* | |||||
| Correct | 62 (55.90) | 26 (42.60) | 35 (71.40) | 9.13 | 0.003** |
| Incorrect | 49 (44.10) | 35 (57.40) | 14 (28.60) | ||
| Airborne (other than droplet) | |||||
| Correct | 41 (36.60) | 19 (30.60) | 21 (42.90) | 1.77 | NS |
| Incorrect | 71 (63.40) | 43 (69.40) | 28 (57.10) | ||
| Direct physical contact | |||||
| Correct | 55 (49.10) | 26 (41.90) | 28 (57.20) | 2.53 | NS |
| Incorrect | 57 (50.90) | 36 (58.10) | 21 (42.80) | ||
| Contact with urine or faeces | |||||
| Correct | 47 (42.00) | 21 (33.90) | 25 (51.00) | 3.32 | NS |
| Incorrect | 65 (58.00) | 41 (66.10) | 24 (49.00) | ||
| Animals | |||||
| Correct | 31 (27.70) | 15 (30.70) | 16 (25.80) | 0.31 | NS |
| Incorrect | 81 (72.30) | 34 (69.30) | 46 (74.20) |
Note:*One participant did not answer this question; NS=not significant; **p<0.05.