Table 2.
Knowledge of epidemiology, clinical features, course, and personal prophylaxis of coronavirus disease 2019
| Questions regarding knowledge of COVID-19 | Correct responses, frequency (%) | P |
|---|---|---|
| 1. SARS-CoV2 is caused by the newly emerged coronavirus in 2019 | 368 (72.24) | 0.001 (HS) |
| 2. The genetic sequencing of the novel COVID-19 virus suggests it belongs to the beta group | 251 (49.29) | 0.001 (HS) |
| 3. The correct sequence of stages of transmission is “Imported-local transmission-community transmission-epidemic” | 401 (78.77) | 0.002 (S) |
| 4. The median incubation period for coronavirus disease is 5 days | 107 (20.96) | 0.001 (HS) |
| 5. More R0 (R naught) means the disease is more contagious | 404 (79.44) | 0.045 (S) |
| 6. The most dominant clinical feature is a fever | 167 (32.8) | 0.84 (NS) |
| 7. Old age, diabetes, and immunosuppressive states are poor prognostic markers in COVID-19 patients | 338 (66.39) | 0.001 (HS) |
| 8. N, R, or P written over the mask means not oil proof/oil resistant/oil proof | 161 (31.73) | 0.007 (S) |
| 9. Donning area is where a healthcare worker wears Personal protection equipment | 368 (72.41) | 0.07 (NS) |
SARS-CoV2=Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, NS=Not significant, HS=Highly significance, COVID-19=Coronavirus disease 2019