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. 2021 Aug 30;9:729816. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.729816

Table 5.

Query statements and responses of “personal hygiene” aspect.

Question type* Query statement Frequency (%)
K While preparing food, hands should be washed after touching the face 900 (51.8%)
K Washing hands after handling raw food reduce the transmission of food-related germs 1562 (89.8%)
K 20 seconds is sufficient to wash hands 630 (36.2%)
K The best way to dry my hands after washing them is to use a tissue paper 1347 (77.5%)
A I do not think that using hand sanitizers should replace washing hands with soap and water to get rid of germs 1278 (73.5%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I wash my hands before eating 892 (51.3%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I do not use hands to eat directly without a spoon while sharing the dish with several people 1739 (100%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I wash my hands after touching the outer bags and covers 765 (44.0%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I wash my hands when I get home 911 (52.4%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I wash my hands before preparing food 756 (43.5%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I do not use my mobile phone while preparing food 1739 (100%)
P During COVID-19 pandemic, I wear gloves when touching raw (uncooked) food 265 (15.2%)
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Knowledge (K), Attitude (A), or Practice (P).