Table 1.
Safety behavioral responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Interview Question | N (%) of Positive Responses |
|---|---|
| Over the past ten days. I have … to prevent infection from COVID-19 | |
| - Avoided going out * | 13,201 (93.2) |
| - Washed hands with soap and water frequently and for more than 20 s * | 11,073 (78.2) |
| - Worn a face mask when leaving home * | 10,614 (75) |
| - Avoided touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands * | 8335 (58.9) |
| - Increased the amount I clean or disinfect things that I might touch * | 12,677 (89.5) |
| - Used disinfectant (alcohol) to clean hands * | 8325 (58.8) |
| - Reduced my use of public transport * | 7021 (49.6) |
| - Reduced the number of times I go into shops * | 12,094 (85.4) |
| - Maintained at least a 1-m distance between myself and others * | 7909 (55.9) |
| - Followed a healthy diet to boost my immune system + | 6374 (44.8) |
| - Talked with a doctor about health issues related to COVID-19 + | 4154 (29.3) |
| - Taken alternative supplements during the pandemic + | 3987 (28.2) |
| - Worn gloves when leaving home + | 5776 (40.8) |
| Participants engaged in more than 5 of the 10 recommended behaviors | 8946 (63.2) |
| Participants engaged in more than 1 of the 3 advised behaviors | 3933 (27.8) |
* Behavioral changes classified as recommended; + Behavioral changes classified as advised.