Table 5.
Attitudes of participants toward COVID-19.
| Statement | Number of respondents | I agree (%) | I disagree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeping safe physical-distance is the duty of all people. | 696 | 693 (99.6) | 3 (0.4) |
| I would visit a friend or family member with COVID-19. | 695 | 7 (1.0) | 688 (99.0) |
| Only people with predisposing factors need to take preventive measures. | 682 | 27 (4.0) | 655 (96.0) |
| School closure is an opportunity to visit family and friends. | 670 | 48 (7.2) | 622 (92.8) |
| Every household member should use their towel or facial tissue to dry hands and face. | 669 | 653 (97.6) | 16 (2.4) |
| I would notify school authorities upon the emergence of COVID-19 symptoms. | 659 | 652 (98.9) | 7 (1.1) |
| All affected cities need to go under immediate lockdown. | 631 | 595 (94.3) | 36 (5.7) |
| Relatives of a person deceased from COVID-19 should not feel ashamed. | 605 | 580 (95.9) | 25 (4.1) |
| Pet owners should take special care of their pets' contacts with people. | 605 | 566 (93.6) | 39 (6.4) |
| People with a positive travel history or close contacts should report themselves to health authorities. | 601 | 573 (95.3) | 28 (4.7) |
| Authorities need to prioritize more critical issues like road-accidents. | 599 | 35 (5.8) | 564 (94.2) |
| I would rather shop online instead of going shopping in person. | 584 | 550 (94.2) | 34 (5.8) |
| Despite keeping a safe distance, I feel uncomfortable around people recovered from COVID-19. | 516 | 323 (62.6) | 193 (37.4) |
| This pandemic is divine retribution due to the sins of humankind. | 466 | 98 (21.0) | 368 (79.0) |
| The pandemic resolves on its own when the weather gets warmer. | 456 | 77 (16.9) | 379 (83.1) |