Table 4.

Practicing preventive behaviors among medical students (n = 283)

Items (yes or no)	Yes (%)
I canceled or postponed meetings with friends, eating out, and sports events.	88.7
I reduced the use of public transportation.	93.6
I went shopping less frequently.	92.9
I reduced the use of closed spaces, such as the library, theaters, and cinema.	96.1
I avoided coughing around people as much as possible.	95.8
I avoided places where a large number of people are gathered.	95.4
I increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting items that can be easily touched with hands (i.e., door handles and surfaces).	88.3
I washed the hands more often than usual.	90.5
I discussed COVID-19 prevention with my family and friends.	86.2
Total	92