Table 2.
Table showing questions, relevant codes and participants’ response pertaining to awareness about novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
| Question | Code | Number (%) of participants’ response matching the code |
|---|---|---|
| What do you know about Coronavirus disease/COVID-19? | ● Viral disease | 30 (100%) |
| ● Pandemic | 3 (10%) | |
| ● Highly contagious disease | 3 (10%) | |
| ● Respiratory disease | 3 (10%) | |
| ● Fatal disease | 2 (7%) | |
| How does coronavirus spread from one person to another? | ● Via respiratory droplets | 25 (83%) |
| ● Via fomites | 12 (40%) | |
| ● Via physical contact with infected person | 10 (33%) | |
| ● Via handshake with infected person | 8 (27%) | |
| What are the symptoms of coronavirus disease/COVID-19? | ● Fever | 24 (80%) |
| ● Cough | 17 (57%) | |
| ● Dry cough | 6 (20%) | |
| ● Difficulty in breathing | 12 (40%) | |
| ● Cold | 17 (57%) | |
| ● Tiredness | 9 (30%) | |
| ● Body pains | 3 (10%) | |
| ● Headache | 3 (10%) | |
| What are the risks associated with coronavirus disease/COVID-19 in a patient with diabetes? | ● Increased risk of infection | 20 (67%) |
| ● Increased severity and risk of complications | 3 (10%) | |
| How can you protect yourself from coronavirus disease/COVID-19? | ● Staying indoors | 23 (77%) |
| ● Social distancing | 16 (53%) | |
| ● Avoiding people with fever and cough | 3 (10%) | |
| ● Avoiding handshakes | 5 (17%) | |
| ● Washing and disinfecting objects brought from outside. | 3 (10%) | |
| ● Wearing masks when going outside | 21 (70%) | |
| ● Regular hand wash with soap and water | 21 (70%) | |
| ● Regular use of hand sanitizers | 11 (37%) | |
| ● Maintaining personal hygiene | 5 (17%) | |
| ● Having healthy diet | 5 (17%) |