Table 2. Knowledge of the HCWs about the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Statement | Correct answers, N(%) | Overall score, Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) | 347(67.5) | |
| The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, shortness of breath and dry cough | 490(95.3) | |
| Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness | 467(90.9) | 8 (7–9) |
| The disease spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or exhales | 474(92.2) | |
| There is a chance that people may get infected from asymptomatic COVID-19 patient | 326(63.4) | |
| Studies indicate that the virus causing COVID-19 may remain alive on surfaces for a few hours to several days | 439 (85.4) | |
| The time between catching the virus and symptoms onset (incubation period) for COVID-19 is from 2–14 days | 457 (88.9) | |
| The use of masks is crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone (at home or in a health care facility) | 490 (95.3) | |
| Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 disease | 440 (85.6) |
IQR = Interquartile range.