Table 3.
Correct knowledge related to COVID-19 in February (t1) and March (t2) 2020 (n = 384).
| Variables | t1 | t2 |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Coronavirus general awareness | ||
| Coronavirus is a contagious viral disease | 144 (37.5) | 199 (51.8) |
| Coronavirus spreads via droplet infection | 112 (29.2) | 163 (42.4) |
| Coronavirus spreads through coughing and sneezing of the infected person | 141 (36.7) | 243 (63.3) |
| Coronavirus treatment is only supportive | 87 (22.7) | 198 (51.6) |
| Coronavirus vaccine is available (wrong statement) | 325 (84.6) | 382 (99.5) |
| Knowledge regarding symptoms of COVID-19 | ||
| Fever | 105 (27.3) | 263 (68.5) |
| Cough | 81 (21.2) | 249 (64.8) |
| Body aches | 133 (34.6) | 262 (68.2) |
| Shortness of breath | 105 (27.3) | 259 (67.4) |
| Complications of COVID-19 | ||
| Pneumonia | 76 (19.8) | 94 (24.5) |
| Organ failure | 85 (22.1) | 126 (32.8) |
| Preventive measures to be adopted for COVID-19 | ||
| Frequent handwashing with soap for 20 s | 123 (32.0) | 328 (85.4) |
| Following cough and sneeze etiquette | 158 (41.4) | 216 (56.3) |
| Avoid social contact with sick people | 109 (28.4) | 213 (55.5) |
| Use of face mask | 130 (33.9) | 203 (52.9) |
| Use of sanitizer | 139 (36.2) | 253 (65.9) |
| Isolation of suspected cases | 109 (28.4) | 205 (53.4) |
| Lockdown effect in countries during COVID-19 | ||
| Lockdown helped people in following social distancing | 106 (27.6) | 225 (58.6) |
| Lockdown helped in protecting people from the spread of infection | 93 (24.2) | 211 (54.9) |