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