Table 2.
Knowledge on the use of face mask, type of mask used and respondent's potential exposure to COVID-19.
| VARIABLES | Yes n (%) | No n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Putting on of facemask is a measure of infection prevention and control | 433(96.2) | 17 (3.8) |
| Facemask can be worn incorrectly | 370 (82.2) | 80 (17.8) |
| To wear a face mask correctly, the mask should cover mouth and nose | 425 (94.4) | 25 (5.6) |
| When wearing a face mask, there is no need to cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing | 311 (69.1) | 139 (30.9) |
| A cloth facial mask protects the person wearing the mask from getting infected with COVID-19 | 315 (70.0) | 135 (30.0) |
| A cloth facial mask protects others from getting infected with COVID-19 | 281 (62.4) | 169 (37.6) |
| A cloth mask must be washed every day | 400 (88.9) | 150 (11.1) |
| You do not need to wear a face mask if you are wearing a face shield | 188 (41.8) | 262 (58.2) |
| A face mask should be kept in a secluded place after use | 390 (86.7) | 60 (13.3) |
| Commonest type of mask used by respondent in the last one week | ||
| Surgical mask | 216(48.0) | 0(0.0) |
| Cloth mask | 112(24.9) | 0(0.0) |
| Cloth & Surgical mask | 97(21.6) | 0(0.0) |
| Cloth, Surgical and N95 masks | 12(2.7) | 0(0.0) |
| N-95 mask | 11(2.4) | 0(0.0) |
| Others | 2(0.4) | 0(0.0) |
| Someone close had COVID-19 | ||
| Yes | 78(17.3) | 0(0.0) |
| No | 321(71.3) | 0(0.0) |
| Don't Know | 51(11.4) | 0(0.0) |
| Had Contact with a COVID-19 patient | ||
| Yes | 95(21.1) | 0(0.0) |
| No | 281(62.4) | 0(0.0) |
| Don't Know | 74(16.5) | 0(0.0) |