Table 4.
Attitude of COVID-19 Among Visitors of UOGCSH, 2020 (N=387)
| Attitude Questions | High | Moderate | Low | Very Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
| Level of risk of infection with COVID-19 | 93 (24) | 66 (17.1) | 123 (31.8) | 105 (27.1) |
| How much you protect yourself from the disease? | 60(15.5) | 62 (16) | 82 (21.2) | 183 (47.3) |
| Being infected with COVID-19 to you is | 68 (17.6) Highly threatening |
48 (12.4) Moderately threatening |
151 (39) Easy |
120 (31) Not known |
| Washing hands frequently for 20 seconds with soap or using sanitizer is | 87 (22.5) very easy |
73 (18.9) Easy |
132 (34.1) Difficult |
94 (24.3) Very difficult |
| Avoiding touching face with unwashed hands | 117 (30.2) | 83 (21.4) | 118 (30.5) | 69 (17.8) |
| Avoid shaking others | 124 (32) | 84 (21.7) | 122 (31.5) | 57 (14.7) |
| Avoiding attending in a crowded population | 105 (27.1) | 68 (17.6) | 155 (40.1) | 59 (15.2) |
| Practicing physical distancing | 147 (38) | 92 (23.8) | 110 (28.4) | 38 (9.8) |
| Covering mouth or nose during cough or sneeze elbow/or tissue | 124 (32) | 77 (19.9) | 126 (32.6) | 60 (15.5) |
| Avoid close contact with sick people | 155 (40.1) | 104 (26.9) | 77 (19.9) | 51 (13.2) |
| Using a mask when leaving home | 122 (31.5) | 91 (23.5) | 122 (31.5) | 52 (13.4) |
| Listening and following the direction of state and local authorities | 148 (38.2) | 92 (23.8) | 95 (24.5) | 52 (13.4) |
| Isolating oneself if get sick to avoid the spread | 109 (28.2) | 81 (20.9) | 146 (37.7) | 51 (13.2) |
| Staying at home to minimize infection | 155 (40.1) | 87 (22.5) | 102 (26.4) | 43 (11.1) |
| The Overall level of attitude | ||||
| Positive | 118 (30.4) | |||
| Fair | 108 (28) | |||
| Negative | 161 (41.6) | |||
Abbreviations: COVID-19, novel coronavirus disease 2019; UOGCSH, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.