Table 5.
Precautionary measures taken to prevent transmission of SARS (N=112)
| Precautionary measures | Very often (1) n (%) | Often (2) n (%) | Sometimes (3) n (%) | Not at all (4) n (%) | M (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover the mouth when sneezing/coughing | 58 (51.80) | 21 (18.80) | 6 (5.40) | 22 (19.60) | 1.93 (1.20) |
| Wash hands after sneezing/coughing | 62 (55.40) | 23 (20.50) | 12 (10.70) | 11 (9.80) | 1.74 (1.02) |
| Wash hands with liquid soap | 77 (68.80) | 19 (17.00) | 7 (6.20) | 9 (8.00) | 1.54 (0.93) |
| Wash hands after contact with possible contaminated materials | 65 (58.60) | 21 (18.9) | 10 (9.00) | 14 (12.6) | 1.75 (1.07) |
| Wear a face mask in public | 63 (56.20) | 14 (12.50) | 18 (16.10) | 17 (15.20) | 1.90 (1.15) |
| Use serving spoons/chopsticks at mealsa | 18 (16.70) | 12 (11.10) | 8 (7.40) | 66 (61.10) | 3.17 (1.20) |
| Lower the toilet lid before flushingb | 39 (34.80) | 11 (9.80) | 5 (4.50) | 55 (49.10) | 2.69 (1.39) |
| Avoid using serving towelsc | 39 (34.80) | 16 (14.30) | 3 (2.70) | 45 (40.20) | 2.52 (1.38) |
Note: Missing values are: use serving chopsticks=4; wash hands once contacted contaminated materials=1.
a
Using serving spoon or chopsticks, rather than individuals each meal time.
b
Lowering the toilet cover before flushing can prevent contaminated water from splashing out.
c
Avoid using a common serving towel at meal time.