Table 1.

KAP Survey towards COVID-19

Questions

K1. SARS CoV-2 is caused by beta-coronavirus

K2. SARS CoV-2 patients develop severe acute respiratory illness

K3. Fever, cough and shortness of breath are hallmark symptoms of SARS CoV-2

K4. People with co-morbidity (Diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases) are more likely to be infected

K5. Incubation time for virus is 14-28 days

K6. SARS CoV-2 spreads with greater probability following close contact with infected people

K7. The main source of SARS CoV-2 is plant

K8. Washing hand with soap and water for at least 30 secs can help in prevention of transmission of disease

K9. Vaccination of SARS CoV-2 is available in market

K10. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) can used to diagnose SARS CoV-2

K11. Special attention must be paid if a person has characteristic symptoms after staying in major areas contagion risk

K12. Antibiotics are first line treatment

K13. SARS CoV-2 can be fatal

A1. Transmission of SARS CoV-2 infection can be prevented by using universal precautions given by CDC, WHO

A2. Prevalence of SARS CoV-2 can be reduced by active participation of HCWs in hospital infection control program

A3. Any related information about SARS CoV-2 should be disseminated among peers and other HCWs

A4. SARS CoV-2 patients should be kept in isolation

A5. Intensive and emergency treatment should be given to diagnosed patients

A6. HCWs must acknowledge themselves with all the information about SARS CoV-2

A7. Gowns, gloves, mask and googles must be used when dealing with SARS CoV-2 patients

P1. Use soap and water to wash my hands continuously

P2. Cover my nose and mouth with a tissue during sneezing or coughing

P3. Throw the used tissue in the trash

P4. Avoid touching my eyes, nose or mouth as far as I can

P5. Use face mask in crowds

P6. Carefully handle suspected patient’s belongings

P7. Keep on healthy eating and health styles

P8. Used to educate clients about the disease