TABLE 2.
Knowledge of participants about COVID‐19 (N = 207)
| Statements | N (%) correct answers |
|---|---|
| 1. Coronaviruses are groups of widespread viruses known to cause infectious diseases ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. | 169 (81.6) |
| 2. Common signs of COVID‐19 infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, dyspnea, sore throat, myalgia or diarrhoea | 189 (91.3) |
| 3. In the most severe cases, infection with COVID‐19 may cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. | 171 (82.6) |
| 4. Usually, the symptoms of infection with COVID‐19 are mild and are beginning gradually. | 161 (77.8) |
| 5. Some cases become infected without feeling ill and without exhibiting manifestations. | 175 (84.5) |
| 6. People with old age or with chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and cardiac diseases are more likely to be infected with COVID‐19. | 199 (96.1) |
| 7. COVID‐19 can be transmitted in all regions, including hot and humid regions. | 163 (78.7) |
| 8. People can be infected with COVID‐19 by infection from other people who are already infected. | 207 (100) |
| 9. Transmission of COVID‐19 between people can be through small droplets scattered from the mouth or nose when the infected case sneezes or coughs. | 206 (99.5) |
| 10. When these droplets fall on the surfaces or objects surrounding the infected case, then other people can become infected with COVID‐19 when they come into contact with these surfaces or objects and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. | 206 (99.5) |
| 11. The incubation period of COVID‐19 ranges from 1 to 14 days and usually lasts 5 days. | 183 (88.4) |
| 12. Most people recover from COVID‐19 without the need for special treatment. | 101 (48.8) |
| 13. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of preventing or treating the emerging COVID‐19. | 169 (81.6) |
| 14. To this day, there is neither a specific antiviral drug nor a vaccine to treat or prevent COVID‐19. | 189 (91.3) |
| 15. The most effective methods for protection are persisting in cleaning hands, covering the mouth when coughing by tissue or bending the elbow and staying at least 1 m (3 feet) away from a person who sneezes or coughs. | 201 (97.1) |
| Median = 28 range = 8 min‐max = 22–30 | |