Table 3.

Factors related accessibility to health information regarding COVID-19 prevention.

Variables			Total (N=401), n (%)	Upper south (n=201), n (%)	Lower south (n=200), n (%)
Perceived sufficient knowledge regarding COVID-19 prevention, P<.001
	Yes	380 (94.8)		181 (90.0)	199 (99.5)
	No	21 (5.2)		20 (10.0)	1 (0.5)
Obtaining information regarding COVID-19 prevention from the company, P=.28
	Yes	393 (98.0)		195 (97.0)	198 (99.0)
	No	8 (2.0)		6 (3.0)	2 (1.0)
Ability to access information regarding handwashing and mask wearing, P=.07
	Access	393 (98.0)		194 (96.5)	199 (99.5)
	No access	8 (2.0)		7 (3.5)	1 (0.5)
Frequency of seeking information, P<.001
	Less than weekly	326 (82.1)		135 (68.2)	191 (96.0)
	Weekly	71 (17.9)		63 (31.8)	8 (4.0)
Information verification, P=.13
	Yes	380 (95.7)		186 (93.9)	194 (97.5)
	No	17 (4.3)		12 (6.1)	5 (2.5)