Table 3.
Knowledge on COVID-19 Among Adults with Chronic Conditions on Follow-Up in Public Hospitals of Gamo and Konso Zones, Southern Ethiopia, June 2020
| Variables | Yes, Frequency (%) | No, Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Knew that | ||
| Fever is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 720 (89.3) | 86 (10.7) |
| Cough is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 729 (90.4) | 77 (9.6) |
| Shortness of breath is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 697 (86.5) | 109 (13.5) |
| Sore throat is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 603 (74.8) | 203 (25.2) |
| Runny or stuffy nose is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 523 (64.9) | 283 (35.1) |
| Muscle or body aches is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 403 (50.0) | 403 (50.0) |
| Headache is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 625 (77.5) | 181 (22.5) |
| Fatigue (tiredness) is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 452 (56.1) | 354 (43.9) |
| Diarrhea is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 161 (20.0) | 645 (80.0) |
| Loss of taste and smell is a symptom of the novel coronavirus | 219 (27.2) | 587 (72.8) |
| Hand washing for at least 20 seconds is a preventive measure for the novel coronavirus | 730 (90.6) | 76 (9.4) |
| Avoiding touching of ones eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands is a preventive measure for the novel coronavirus | 713 (88.5) | 93 (11.5) |
| Staying at home when one is sick or having a cold is a preventive measure for the novel coronavirus | 734 (91.1) | 72 (8.9) |
| Covering ones mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing is a preventive measure for the novel coronavirus | 723 (89.7) | 83 (10.3) |
| Physical distancing (keeping minimum 2 meters between one person and the other person outside ones household) is a preventive measure for the novel coronavirus | 723 (89.7) | 83 (10.3) |
| Self-isolation (abstaining from seeing families and friends) is a preventive measure for the novel coronavirus | 654 (81.1) | 152 (18.9) |
| The average incubation period for novel coronavirus (from infection to developing symptoms) is 14 days | 96 (73.9) | 210 (26.1) |
| Knowledge on COVID-19 | Frequency | Percentage |
| Poor knowledge | 124 | 15.4 |
| Moderate knowledge | 322 | 40.0 |
| Good knowledge | 360 | 44.7 |