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. 2021 Nov 4;10:921. Originally published 2021 Sep 15. [Version 2] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.73064.2

Table 2. Responses received for the 22 statements.

Number of Responses
Disagree Undecided Agree
Section A: General knowledge
1 Lightning is four times hotter than the Sun. 176 470 416
2 Do you agree with the statement, Malaysia is known as Crown of Lightning worldwide? 149 410 503
Section B: Scientifically unaccepted statements
1 Lightning caused by supernatural powers. 772 200 90
2 Thunder is a sign that God is angry. 630 300 132
3 Lightning victims are people with bad luck. 703 209 150
4 Assuming you are out in the open during thunderstorms with nowhere to take shelter,
lie flat on the ground.
363 383 316
5 Lightning never strikes the same place twice. 415 478 169
6 If you are in a house, you are 100% safe from lightning. 433 314 315
7 If thunderstorms threaten while you are outside playing a game, it is okay to finish it
before seeking shelter.
833 162 67
8 If it’s not raining or there aren’t clouds overhead, you’re safe from lightning. 478 315 269
Section C: Scientifically accepted statements
9 Lightning is a flow of electricity. 115 182 765
10 When thunder roars, stay indoors and away from windows. 100 198 764
11 CPR can help lightning victims to survive. 467 431 164
12 During thunderstorms, you should keep at least 3m distances away from trees/fences. 100 265 697
13 Avoid having an open shower during thunderstorms. 87 185 790
14 If you hear thunder before you reach counting to 30, go indoors. 241 406 415
15 Suspend activities for at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder. 167 330 565
16 Do avoid open areas during the thunderstorms. 84 133 845
17 Stay away from concrete floors or walls during thunderstorms. 362 426 274
18 Kuala Lumpur is ranked 5th in the world with high lightning density. 89 623 350
19 Lightning kills 1/10 victims in Malaysia. 153 532 377
20 It is dangerous to take a swim in a river in thunderstorms. 87 182 793