Table 3.
Response measures taken by the elderly participants (%).
| Measure Taken | Never | Seldom | Occasionally | Frequently | Always |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective preventive measures | |||||
| Wear a mask when going out | 4.72 | 8.46 | 9.25 | 25.98 | 51.57 |
| Disinfect the home | 6.3 | 9.25 | 22.24 | 35.83 | 26.38 |
| Open windows frequently to maintain indoor air circulation | 3.35 | 5.51 | 12.4 | 37.6 | 41.14 |
| Measure body temperature | 8.07 | 18.7 | 19.49 | 27.95 | 25.79 |
| Avoid visiting crowded areas and places with poor air circulation | 8.27 | 7.87 | 8.66 | 28.54 | 46.65 |
| Avoid visiting friends and family | 6.69 | 8.27 | 11.02 | 25.79 | 48.23 |
| Eat a balanced diet, quit drinking alcohol, and maintain adequate sleep and rest times | 4.92 | 6.1 | 12.2 | 31.89 | 44.88 |
| Actively obtain information and guidance on new developments, preventive measures, and anxiety relief | 3.94 | 9.84 | 13.58 | 34.06 | 38.58 |
| Unproven preventive measures | |||||
| Take traditional Chinese medicine | 28.35 | 22.05 | 16.93 | 18.31 | 14.37 |
| Take vitamins or supplements (such as royal jelly, ginseng, etc.) | 24.02 | 20.28 | 19.88 | 22.05 | 13.78 |
| Use antiviral drugs | 31.1 | 20.87 | 16.73 | 19.88 | 11.42 |
| Negative measures | |||||
| Avoid obtaining and discussing information related to the disease | 31.3 | 16.54 | 14.17 | 22.24 | 15.75 |
| Pretend the outbreak is not happening, that is, take no action or never think about it; no change in everyday life | 40.16 | 15.94 | 14.96 | 15.55 | 13.39 |