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. 2021 Sep;80(9 Suppl 1):62–70.

Table 9.

Factors for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Among Native Hawaiian Respondents (N=1108) Compared to All Respondents in Hawai‘i (N=7927)

Native Hawaiian Respondents Statewidea
nb %c n %
Attitude Question
Perceived Severity of COVID-19
Not serious 11 1.0 133 1.7
Low level 35 3.2 296 3.7
Moderate level 120 10.9 977 12.4
High level 288 26.0 2362 29.9
Very high level 652 59.0 4146 52.4
Knowledge Questions
Know vulnerable populations (elderly and chronic disease) 589 53.2 5259 66.3
Know where to go for COVID-19 testing 797 72.1 5126 64.8
Know how to provide medical care for someone at home with COVID-19 364 33.0 3061 38.7
Able to recognize when a family member with COVID-19 would need to go to the hospital 735 66.5 5466 69.4
Behaviors Questions
Usually or Always practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from others when not at home 672 60.9 7598 96.1
Usually or Always wear a face-covering when outside of your home 874 79.0 7685 97.1
Family members wash hands the same frequency or More frequently since COVID-19 996 90.1 7889 99.8
Have a thermometer that works at home 814 73.7 5997 75.8
Resources Questions
Problems would face if someone lives with had COVID-19
Lack of space for isolation 700 63.4 4388 55.6
NO face mask 35 3.2 193 2.5
NO hand sanitizer 89 8.2 449 5.7
Not enough cleaning supplies 448 40.9 2458 31.2
Have someone be available to care for you if you got COVID-19 539 48.9 4249 53.8
a

All respondents in Hawai‘i.5

b

Totals may not equal to 1108 due to unanswered/missing data.

c

Percentages may not equal 100% due to unanswered/missing data.