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. 2021 Dec 31;16(12):e0261744. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261744

Table 2. Distribution of correct answers on baseline evaluation of knowledge and attitudes on COVID-19 among hotels’ staff in Kigali (N = 104).

Question statement Answered correctly n (%)
Knowledge
Is COVID-19 fatal? 55 (52.9)
COVID-19 is thought to originate from bats? 54 (51.9)
COVID-19 signs and symptoms are? Headache 71 (68.3)
Fever 91 (87.5)
Cough 82 (78.8)
Sore throat 49 (47.1)
Flu 66 (63.5)
Disease can be transmitted during the asymptomatic phase? 57 (54.8)
COVID-19 is transmitted through? By droplet 5(4.8%)
Physical contact <1m 86 (82.7)
Faecal-oral routes 38 (36.5)
Animals to Humans 48(46.1)
Attitudes
Washing hands should also be applied for non-infectious customer? 79 (76.0)
Washing hands with soap & water can help in prevention of COVID-19 transmission? 98(94.2)
After touching customer surroundings. Is it always necessary to wash hand? 99(95.2)
Using hand Sanitizer is better than water and soap? 73(69.2)
Social distancing of 1m can help in prevention of COVID-19 transmission? 95(91.3)
Wearing gloves when handling customer linens can protects you from infectious diseases? 85(81.7)
During the outbreak, eating well-cooked and safely handled meat is it safe? 53(51.0)
The best container for chlorine solution is metallic recipient? 77(74.0)
Sunlight makes the chlorine solution stronger? 22(21.1)
Always carry garbage bags on your back to avoid contact with your face 55(52.9)
Is it necessary to disinfect equipment’s, vehicles and working area contaminated with bleach solution? 88(82.7)