Table 3.
The participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine.
| Frequency (%) or mean (±SD) | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge statements | |
| What are the symptoms of COVID-19? (If the participant chose “Yes”) | |
| Fevera | 1813 (97.1) |
| Chillsa | 1311 (70.2) |
| Diarrheaa | 1267 (67.9) |
| Cougha | 1617 (86.6) |
| Otitis mediab | 427 (22.9) |
| Loss of smell and taste sensesa | 1829 (98.0) |
| No symptomsa | 1656 (88.7) |
| What procedure do you think that may prevent COVID-19 infection? | |
| Wearing face masksa | 1760 (94.3) |
| Using detergentsa | 1789 (95.8) |
| Social distancinga | 1811 (97.0) |
| Consume vitamin Cb | 1516 (81.2) |
| Avoid eating meatb | 143 (7.7) |
| Get COVID-19 vaccinea | 1131 (60.6) |
| Practice statements | |
| What is the degree of your adherence to COVID-19 protective measures? | |
| Wearing face masks | 4.06 (±0.89) |
| Washing hands with regular soap | 4.38 (±0.74) |
| Using detergents | 3.92 (±0.98) |
| Social distancing | 3.80 (±1.00) |
| Avoid touching face/mouth/nose/eyes | 3.45 (±1.13) |
| Attitude toward COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine | |
| Have you ever been infected with COVID-19? | |
| No | 1014 (88.6) |
| Maybe | 88 (7.7) |
| Yes | 42 (3.7) |
| In your opinion, what is the degree of COVID-19 seriousness? | |
| The opinion of the participants who were infected or suspected their infection | 6.14 (±2.17) |
| The opinion of the participants who were not infected | 6.43 (±2.04) |
| In your opinion, what is the likelihood that you will be infected with Coronavirus during the next six months | |
| I think I will be infected and my symptoms will be severe | 75 (6.6) |
| I think I will be infected and my symptoms will be mild | 566 (49.7) |
| I do not think that I will be infected | 498 (43.7) |
| Are you willing to take COVID-19 vaccine? | |
| No | 959 (51.4) |
| Not sure | 536 (28.7) |
| Yes | 372 (19.9) |
a
Correct information.
b
Incorrect information.