Table 2 Responses to knowledge and practices questions on COVID-19 by the study participant (N = 369)
Sl. no. | Questions | No. of participant knowing correctly N (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. | Do you know that 56° for 30 min, diethyl ether, 75% ethanol, peracetic acid and other lipid solvents can effectively kill the virus causing COVID? | 146 (39.6) |
2. | COVID-19’s incubation period is generally 3–7 days, with a maximum of 14 days | 335 (90.8) |
3. | COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets such as coughing and sneezing | 347 (94.0) |
4. | COVID-19 is also transmitted through contact with contaminated surface and subsequently touching face | 345 (93.5%) |
5. | COVID-19 can be prevented by use of face mask, social distancing, and hand washing | 349 (94.6) |
6. | The early general symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, dry cough, and gradually breathlessness. Some patients have mild onset symptoms without fever | 338 (91.6) |
7. | In severe cases, severe breathlessness with low oxygen in blood is seen | 317 (85.9) |
8. | Do you know it can also present with gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain | 274 (74.3) |
9. | Do you know that psychological balance can improve the body’s immunity | 287 (77.8) |
10. | Do you keep check of number of cases and deaths due to COVID 19 in the city | 186 (50.4) |