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. 2021 Jan 29;16(1):e0246283. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246283

Table 6. Practice of study participants toward COVID-19 in rural Sidama regional state, Southern Ethiopia, 2020 (N = 1214).

Variables (response) N (%)
I wash hands often with soap (yes) 1165 (96.0)
I avoid touching the eyes, noses and mouth with unwashed hands (yes) 359 (29.6)
I throw the tissue in the trash after I use (yes) 216 (17.8)
I use mask to cover my nose and mouth in crowded places (yes) 814 (67.1)
I stay at home (yes) 982 (80.9)
I maintain social distance (yes) 690 (56.8)
I disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects (yes) 148 (12.2)
I use face mask (yes) 814 (67.1)
I avoid shaking hands (yes) 983 (81.0)
I use herbal medicine (yes) 878 (72.3)
I use antibiotics (yes) 476 (39.2)
Practice towards COVID-19 (mean + SD) (21.5 + 3.8)
Weak 542 (44.6)
Moderate 376 (31.0)
Strong 296 (24.4)