Table 4.
Assessment of participants’ behaviors in response to COVID-19 (N = 305)
| Statement | Never, n (%) | Rarely, n (%) | Sometimes, n (%) | Often, n (%) | Always, n (%) | Missing, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I avoid going to crowded places | 5 (1.6) | 5 (1.6) | 24 (7.9) | 88 (28.9) | 180 (59.0) | 3 (1.0) |
| I avoid leaving my home | 18 (5.9) | 46 (15.1) | 92 (30.2) | 128 (42) | 21 (6.9) | 0 (0.0) |
| I avoid traveling | 13 (4.3) | 14 (4.6) | 44 (14.4) | 95 (31.1) | 136 (44.6) | 2 (1.0) |
| I cancel or postpone doctor's appointments | 102 (33.4) | 99 (32.5) | 63 (20.7) | 24 (7.9) | 15 (4.9) | 2 (0.7) |
| I wear a mask when leaving my home | 10 (3.3) | 2 (0.7) | 16 (5.2) | 41 (13.4) | 234 (76.7) | 2 (0.7) |
| I wash my hands thoroughly with soap and water often | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) | 9 (3.0) | 66 (21.6) | 228 (74.8) | 1 (0.3) |
| I try to stay six feet away from people (outside of those I live with) | 2 (0.7) | 4 (1.3) | 12 (3.9) | 65 (21.3) | 219 (71.8) | 3 (1.0) |
| I avoid close contact with those who are sick | 2 (0.7) | 2 (0.7) | 3 (1.0) | 23 (7.5) | 271 (88.9) | 4 (1.3) |
| I avoid getting food from outside (takeout/delivery) | 54 (17.7) | 80 (26.2) | 94 (30.8) | 55 (18.0) | 22 (7.2) | 0 (0.0) |
| I avoid eating meat | 186 (61.2) | 71 (23.3) | 21 (6.9) | 21 (6.9) | 5 (1.6) | 1 (0.3) |
| I disinfect my groceries and mail | 117 (38.4) | 71 (23.3) | 68 (22.3) | 26 (8.5) | 22 (7.2) | 1 (0.3) |
| I take an herbal supplement | 147 (48.2) | 36 (11.8) | 34 (11.1) | 33 (10.8) | 52 (17.4) | 2 (0.7) |