Table 2.
Distribution of participants’ KAP towards COVID-19 (n = 425).
| Knowledge Items | Yes (%) | No (%) | |
| There is an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. | 46.59 | 53.41 | |
| COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus. | 66.82 | 33.18 | |
| COVID-19 spreads via respiratory droplets of infected individuals. | 49.18 | 50.82 | |
| COVID-19 can spread through touching the face, mouth, and eyes with the hands of infected individuals. | 49.65 | 50.35 | |
| COVID-19 symptoms appear after 2–14 days. | 48.00 | 52.00 | |
| The whole population is susceptible to COVID-19. | 44.71 | 55.29 | |
| The major clinical symptoms of COVID-19 are headache, fever, fatigue, dry cough, and difficulty in breathing. | 41.88 | 58.12 | |
| COVID-19 can affect humans and other animals. | 44.00 | 56.00 | |
| COVID-19 is airborne. | 44.71 | 55.29 | |
| Staying indoors washing hands frequently and using a face mask can prevent the transmission of COVID-19. | 51.53 | 48.47 | |
| COVID-19 symptoms are worse in people with chronic disease. | 50.12 | 49.88 | |
| COVID-19 symptoms are worse in older people. | 53.41 | 46.59 | |
| Without developing signs and symptoms, individuals with coronavirus disease can spread COVID-19. | 46.82 | 53.18 | |
| Pregnant women are at higher risk than others with COVID-19. | 45.88 | 54.12 | |
| There is a COVID-19 vaccine available. | 43.06% | 56.94% | |
| Attitude Items | Disagree (%) | Neutral (%) | Agree (%) |
| COVID-19 is a deadly disease. | 44.71 | 10.59 | 44.71 |
| People of any age can be infected with COVID-19. | 39.53 | 11.76 | 48.71 |
| Pregnant women are more susceptible to COVID-19 than non-pregnant women. | 40.71 | 13.88 | 45.41 |
| COVID-19 makes you reduce or discontinue your routine prenatal care. | 42.12 | 12.00 | 45.88 |
| Your newborn can be infected with COVID-19. | 46.12 | 7.76 | 46.12 |
| COVID-19 can be treated at home. | 44.71 | 6.59 | 48.71 |
| Social distancing and face masks can play an important role in COVID-19 prevention. | 45.65 | 3.29 | 51.06 |
| Practice Items | Yes (%) | No (%) | |
| Are you obeying government restrictions on COVID-19? | 47.29 | 52.71 | |
| Have you stopped going to crowded places during the COVID-19 pandemic? | 49.88 | 50.12 | |
| Do you wash your hands frequently using water and soap? | 49.18 | 50.82 | |
| Do you maintain 2 m distance from others? | 44.00 | 56.00 | |
| Do you avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands? | 46.12 | 53.88 | |
| Do you wear a face mask in public? | 47.53 | 52.47 | |
| Do you cover your mouth and nose during coughing or sneezing? | 55.06 | 44.94 | |
| Do you maintain a healthy lifestyle during COVID-19 outbreak? | 43.29 | 56.71 | |