Table 5.
Self-perceived risk of contracting COVID-19
| Variables | Frequency (N = 1022) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 | ||
| No | 859 | 84.1 |
| Yes | 163 | 15.9 |
| Reasons for not being at risk of contracting COVID-19* | ||
| I always avoid crowded places | 706 | 69.1 |
| I wash my hands always with soap under running tap | 688 | 67.3 |
| I always take chloroquine, herbs, and other medications as preventive measures | 42 | 4.1 |
| I always use hand sanitizer | 486 | 47.6 |
| I always use face mask whenever I go out | 218 | 21.3 |
| Others | 123 | 12.0 |