| Variables |
Agree |
Neutral |
Disagree |
| N (%) |
N (%) |
N (%) |
| Susceptibility |
| It is likely that I will get COVID-19 in these days. |
133 (8.5) |
562 (35.8) |
873 (55.7) |
| My chance of getting COVID-19 is higher than the others. |
142 (9.1) |
519 (33.1) |
907 (57.8) |
| My family’s chances of getting COVID-19 is high. |
205 (13.1) |
440 (28.1) |
923 (58.9) |
| Seriousness |
| The thought of COVID-19 scares me. |
714 (45.5) |
349 (22.3) |
505 (32.2) |
| When I think about COVID-19, my heart beats faster. |
581 (37.1) |
332 (21.2) |
655 (41.8) |
| If I get infected with COVID-19, I will get the symptoms. |
766 (48.9) |
525 (33.5) |
277 (17.7) |
| If I get infected with COVID-19, I will lose my income. |
200 (12.8) |
328 (20.9) |
1040 (66.3) |
| COVID-19 infection would threaten my relationship with relatives. |
846 (54.0) |
268 (17.1) |
454 (29.0) |
| If I get infected with COVID-19, I will not live long. |
134 (8.5) |
460 (29.3) |
974 (62.1) |
| Benefits |
| I feel satisfied when I do the preventive measures against COVID-19, such as hand washing. |
1489 (95.0) |
54 (3.4) |
25 (1.6) |
| I do not worry about getting infected with COVID-19 when I practice the preventive measures. |
1151 (73.4) |
278 (17.7) |
139 (8.9) |
| Practicing the preventive measures against COVID-19 will reduce the likelihood of death from infection. |
1330 (84.8) |
180 (11.5) |
58 (3.7) |
| Practicing the preventive measures against COVID-19 will reduce the likelihood of hospital admission. |
1395 (89.0) |
130 (8.3) |
43 (2.7) |
| Motivation |
| Maintaining healthy well-being is a top priority for me. |
1508 (96.2) |
45 (2.9) |
15 (1.0) |
| I feel it is important to perform physical activity to improve my health. |
1456 (92.9) |
94 (6.0) |
18 (1.1) |
| I eat well-balanced meals for my health. |
1135 (72.4) |
283 (18.0) |
150 (9.6) |
| I have regular health checkups even when I am not sick. |
596 (38.0) |
403 (25.7) |
569 (36.3) |
| I exercise at least three times a week for my health. |
693 (44.2) |
345 (22.0) |
530 (33.8) |
| I seek new health information to promote my health. |
1202 (76.7) |
249 (15.9) |
117 (7.5) |
| Barriers |
| I am afraid to have a nasal swab. |
611 (39.0) |
515 (32.8) |
442 (28.2) |
| I am afraid to use antiseptic because of adverse effects, such as skin irritation and allergy. |
397 (25.3) |
281 (17.9) |
890 (56.8) |
| It is difficult to get personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, antiseptics, detergents, etc. |
604 (38.5) |
257 (16.4) |
707 (45.1) |
| I feel embarrassed when refusing shaking hands or hugging friends. |
469 (29.9) |
233 (14.9) |
866 (55.2) |
| Forgetfulness or negligence is the cause for not practicing the preventive measures against COVID-19 infection. |
1036 (66.1) |
267 (17.0) |
265 (16.9) |
| The cost of personal protective equipment's (PPE) is the cause for not practicing the preventive measures against COVID-19 infection. |
380 (24.2) |
352 (22.4) |
836 (53.3) |
| Confidence |
| I know how to practice the protective measures against COVID-19 infection. |
1314 (83.8) |
186 (11.9) |
68 (4.3) |
| I am confident to practice the protective measures against COVID-19 infection correctly. |
1279 (81.6) |
232 (14.8) |
57 (3.6) |
| I will detect COVID-19 infection if the symptoms appear. |
975 (62.2) |
142 (26.3) |
181 (11.5) |
| I am able to differentiate between COVID-19 and common cold symptoms. |
911 (58.1) |
360 (23.0) |
297 (18.9) |
| I am confident about the procedures I should follow when the symptoms appear or when I come in contact with infected people. |
1261 (80.4) |
208 (13.3) |
99 (6.3) |
