Table 2.
Knowledge of COVID-19 Among Visitors of UOGCSH, 2020 (N=387)
| Knowledge Questions | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, N (%) | No, N (%) | |
| Main clinical symptom of COVID-19 is fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue | 224 (57.9)* | 163 (42.1) |
| Unlike the common cold, stuffy nose, running nose, and sneezing are less common in persons infected with COVID-19 virus | 198 (51.2)* | 189 (48.8) |
| COVID-19 symptoms appear within 2–14 week | 296 (76.5)* | 91 (23.5) |
| Currently, there is no effective treatment or vaccine for COVID-19, but early supportive treatment can help most patients to recover from infection | 300 (77.5)* | 87 (22.5) |
| Not all persons with COVID-19 will develop severe cases. Those who are elderly, have chronic illness, and suppressed immunity are more likely to have severe cases | 189 (48.8)* | 198 (51.2) |
| Touching or shaking hands of an infected person would result in being infected by COVID-19 | 161 (41.6)* | 226 (58.4) |
| Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, touching your mouse,nose, or eye with unwashed hands would result in infection by COVID-19 virus | 217 (56.1)* | 170 (43.9) |
| The COVID-19 virus was spread via respiratory droplet of infected individuals | 192 (49.6)* | 195 (50.4) |
| Persons with COVID-19 cannot spread the virus to others if they have no symptoms of COVID-19 | 235 (60.7) | 152 (39.3)* |
| Wearing a mask when moving out of home is important to prevent infection with COVID-19 virus | 201 (51.9)* | 186 (48.1) |
| Children and young adults do not need to take measures to prevent the infection by COVID-19 virus | 216 (55.8) | 171 (44.2)* |
| Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use of an alcohol based sanitizer (60%) is important to prevent infection with COVID-19 | 205 (53)* | 182 (47) |
| To prevent COVID-19 infection individuals avoid going to crowded place such as public transportation, market, religious place hospital, and work place | 202 (52.2)* | 185 (47.8) |
| Traveling to an infectious area or having contact with someone who has traveled to an area where infection is present is a risk for developing infection | 157 (40.6)* | 230 (59.4) |
| Isolation and treatment of COVID-19 patients are effective ways to reduce the spreadof the COVID-19 virus | 210 (54.3)* | 177 (45.7) |
| People who have contact with someone infected with the COVID-19 virus should be immediately isolated in a proper place | 212 (54.8)* | 175 (45.2) |
| The overall level of knowledge | ||
| Good | 135 (34.8) | |
| Moderate | 81 (21) | |
| Poor | 171 (44.2) | |
Note: *Indicates that frequency of correct response.
Abbreviations: COVID-19, novel coronavirus disease 2019; UOGCSH, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.