Table 4.
Responses from users to COVID-19 messages on WhatsApp.
| Response | Frequency of response | Percentage of response |
|---|---|---|
| I forwarded a WhatsApp message to individuals | 101 | 17.2 |
| I forwarded a WhatsApp message to one or more groups | 93 | 15.9 |
| I asked the sender of a WhatsApp message about its accuracy | 82 | 14.0 |
| I deleted a WhatsApp message because I thought it was false | 94 | 16.0 |
| I reported a WhatsApp message to a fact checker | 29 | 5.0 |
| I changed my behaviour because of a WhatsApp message | 84 | 14.3 |
| I did nothing | 97 | 16.6 |
| Other | 6 | 1.0 |