Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants (n = 987)
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age groups in years | ||
| Less than 30 years | 576 | 58.4 |
| 30 years and more | 411 | 41.6 |
| Mean (±SD) age in years | 30.13 (± 9.84) | |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 438 | 44.4 |
| Male | 549 | 55.6 |
| Highest education level | ||
| Basic education | 47 | 4.8 |
| University and more | 940 | 95.2 |
| Residence | ||
| Khartoum State | 708 | 71.7 |
| Other states | 168 | 17.0 |
| Sudanese but currently outside Sudan | 111 | 11.2 |
| Awareness about COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| Yes | 901 | 91.3 |
| No or not sure | 86 | 8.7 |
| Source of knowledge (n for each is 987) | ||
| Official websites (e.g. MOH, WHO) | 775 | 78.5 |
| Social media | 471 | 47.7 |
| Mass media | 463 | 46.9 |
| Public health/ hospitals banners | 411 | 41.6 |
| Health personnel | 244 | 24.7 |
| Social talks (friends, family and co-workers) | 213 | 21.6 |