Table II.
Knowledge of COVID-19 among participants
| Responses to questions asked on COVID-19 | Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|---|
| What kind of infection is COVID-19 | ||
| Virus | 288 (94.7) | 16 (5.3) |
| Average incubation period of COVID-19 | ||
| 2-14 d | 276 (90.8) | 28 (9.2) |
| Symptoms of COVID-19 | ||
| May be asymptomatic | 167 (54.9) | 137 (45.1) |
| Fever | 279 (91.7) | 25 (8.3) |
| Cough | 288 (94.7) | 16 (5.3) |
| Sore throat | 249 (81.9) | 55 (18.1) |
| Shortness of breath | 286 (94.1) | 18 (5.9) |
| Diarrhea | 78 (25.7) | 226 (74.3) |
| Vomiting | 44 (14.5) | 260 (85.5) |
| Running nose | 103 (33.9) | 201 (66.1) |
| Red eyes | 26 (8.6) | 278 (91.4) |
| Skin rash | 24 (7.9) | 280 (92.1) |
| Joint/muscle pain | 79 (26) | 225 (74) |
| Loss of taste | 145 (47.7) | 159 (52.3) |
| Loss of smell | 138 (45.4) | 166 (54.6) |
| How COVID-19 can be prevented | ||
| Coughing and sneezing | 284 (93.4) | 20 (6.6) |
| Handshaking | 272 (89.5) | 32 (10.5) |
| Touching contaminated surfaces | 286 (94.1) | 18 (5.9) |
| Talking | 128 (42.1) | 176 (57.9) |
| How COVID-19 transmission can be transmitted | ||
| Regular handwashing with soap and water | 302 (99.3) | 2 (0.7) |
| Use of alcohol-based hand rub | 293 (96.4) | 11 (3.6) |
| Routine disinfection of contaminated surfaces | 297 (97.7) | 7 (2.3) |
| Use of personal protective clothing by all dental staffs | 277 (91.1) | 27 (8.9) |
| Use of facemasks by all patients | 270 (88.8) | 34 (11.2) |
| Keeping patients in well-ventilated rooms | 191 (62.8) | 113 (37.2) |
Note. Values are n (%).