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. 2020 May 2;12(5):e7923. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7923

Table 3. Behavioral impact of COVID-19.

Statements Yes No
I have thought of quitting or applying for leave at the workplace/educational institute because of COVID-19. 99 (24.8) 301 (75.2%)
I have pretended to be sick to avoid going to the workplace/educational institute. 59 (14.8%) 341 (85.2%)
I have limited my physical contact with people. 346 (86.5%) 54 (13.5%)
I have recently avoided/ reduced using healthcare facilities. 298 (74.5%) 102 (25.5%)
I have recently avoided/ reduced going to prayer places. 254 (63.5%) 146 (36.5%)
I have recently started to avoid watching, reading or listening to news because it made me anxious. 140 (35.0%) 260 (65.0%)
I have recently cancelled my plans i.e. family reunions, social gatherings, travelling or meetings because of COVID-19. 338 (84.5%) 62 (15.5%)
I have recently purchased groceries out of fear of them running out. 218 (54.5%) 182 (45.5%)
I wash my hands more frequently. 348 (87%) 52 (13.0%)
I carry a hand sanitizer all the time. 227 (56.8%) 173 (43.3%)
I have started wearing a mask because of COVID-19. 177 (44.3%) 223 (55.8%)