Table 2.
Parents' knowledge about COVID-19.
| Questions (n = 17,562) | Response, n (%) |
|---|---|
| What do you think COVID-19 is? (multiple answers will be accepted) | |
| a.It is a disease caused by the novel coronavirus | 15,116 (86.1) |
| b.It is a mild bacterial infection | 795 (4.5) |
| c.It is a pandemic affecting the entire world | 9,835 (56.0) |
| d.It is a minor disease that cannot cause death | 362 (2.1) |
| What is the method of transmission for COVID-19 in children? (multiple answers will be accepted) | |
| a.Through respiratory droplets when people cough or sneeze | 14,983 (85.3) |
| b.Direct contact, such as touching objects or shaking hands that are contaminated with the virus and then touching the face area before washing hands | 14,599 (83.1) |
| c.Through air contaminated with coronavirus in an enclosed place | 691 (3.9) |
| d.Through sweat | 1,407 (8.0) |
| e.Through sexual intercourse | 1,048 (6.0) |
| Who can transmit and contract COVID-19? (multiple answers will be accepted) | |
| a.Everyone from babies to older people | 16,060 (91.4) |
| b.Vulnerable people only (example: those with comorbidities) | 941 (5.4) |
| c.Everyone except babies and children | 561 (3.2) |
| Can people who have COVID-19 and are asymptomatic transmit the disease? | |
| a.Yes, they can transmit | 16,619 (94.6) |
| b.No, they cannot transmit | 569 (3.2) |
| c.Not sure | 374 (2.1) |