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. 2021 Feb 19;104(4):1461–1471. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0452

Table 4.

Scores of practice (N = 619)

Detailed questions about practice Categories N % M±SD
The frequency of the following behaviors after the outbreak
 Wear a mask when going out in a correct way Never 2 0.3 4.7 ± 0.6
Seldom 2 0.3
Sometimes 16 2.6
Often 127 20.5
Always 472 76.3
 Wash hands frequently and correctly Never 2 0.3 4.5 ± 0.7
Seldom 2 0.3
Sometimes 53 8.6
Often 211 34.1
Always 351 56.7
 Cover your nose and mouth with your hands when you sneeze or cough Never 2 0.3 4.6 ± 0.6
Seldom 3 0.5
Sometimes 26 4.2
Often 168 27.1
Always 420 67.9
 Avoid meeting and gathering Never 2 0.3 4.7 ± 0.6
Seldom 5 0.8
Sometimes 11 1.8
Often 132 21.3
Always 469 75.8
 Take physical exercise Never 12 1.9 3.8 ± 1.0
Seldom 40 6.5
Sometimes 185 29.9
Often 214 34.6
Always 168 27.1
 Have a balanced and nutritious diet, with less or no consumption of wild animals Never 1 0.2 4.1 ± 0.8
Seldom 12 1.9
Sometimes 117 18.9
Often 271 43.8
Always 218 35.2
 Avoid contact with live poultry Never 3 0.5 4.6 ± 0.6
Seldom 2 0.3
Sometimes 25 4.0
Often 162 26.2
Always 427 69.0
 Pay attention to household hygiene and disinfection Never 1 0.2 4.3 ± 0.7
Seldom 6 1.0
Sometimes 70 11.3
Often 255 41.2
Always 287 46.4
 Get enough sleep Never 5 0.8 4.2 ± 0. 8
Seldom 14 2.3
Sometimes 67 10.8
Often 287 46.4
Always 246 39.7
 Immediately go to the designated hospital for medical treatment in case of suspected symptoms Never 5 0.8 4.5 ± 0.7
Seldom 6 1.0
Sometimes 42 6.8
Often 184 29.7
Always 382 61.7

Bold values represent the largest proportion in the corresponding part.