Table 2.
Knowledge regarding COVID-19 among participants (n=380)
| Proposition | Response | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| The main clinical symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, dry cough, and myalgia. | Yes No Not sure |
348 (91.6) 8 (2.1) 6.3 |
| Unlike the common cold, stuffy nose, runny nose, and sneezing are less common in persons infected with COVID-19. | Yes No Not sure |
184 (48.4) 120 (31.6) 76 (20.0) |
| There is currently no effective cure for COVID-19, but early symptomatic and supportive treatment can help most patients recover from the infection. | Yes No Not sure |
356 (93.7) 4 (1.0) 20 (5.3) |
| Not all persons with COVID-19 will develop to severe cases. Only those who are elderly, have chronic illnesses, and are obese are likely to have severe disease. | Yes No Not sure |
268 (70.6) 60 (15.8) 52 (13.6) |
| Eating meat or being in contact animals will result in infection by the COVID-19 virus. | Yes No Not sure |
64 (16.9) 168 (44.2) 148 (38.9) |
| Persons with COVID-19 cannot infect others with the virus when a fever is not present. | Yes No Not sure |
16 (4.2) 320 (84.2) 44 (11.6) |
| The COVID-19 virus spreads via respiratory droplets of infected individuals. | Yes No Not sure |
352 (92.6) 16 (4.2) 12 (3.2) |
| Ordinary residents can wear general medical masks to prevent infection by the COVID-19 virus. | Yes No Not sure |
284 (74.8) 60 (15.7) 36 (9.5) |
| It is not necessary for children and young adults to take measures to prevent infection with the COVID-19 virus. | Yes No Not sure |
36 (9.4) 340 (89.5) 4 (1.1) |
| To prevent infection with COVID-19, individuals should avoid going to crowded places such as gym, theaters and avoid taking public transportations. | Yes No Not sure |
372 (97.8) 4 (1.1) 4 (1.1) |
| Isolation and treatment of people who are infected with the COVID-19 virus are effective ways to reduce the spread of the virus. | Yes No Not sure |
368 (96.8) 8 (2.1) 4 (1.1) |
| Contacted persons should isolate for 14 days. | Yes No Not sure |
364 (95.8) 4 (1.1) 12 (3.1) |