Table 2: Knowledge, Attitude and
practices regarding COVID-19 in relation to gender.
Questions |
|
Male
(N = 146) |
Female
(N = 184) |
What is COVID-19 |
Virus |
143 (97.9%) |
183 (99.5%) |
Bacteria |
1 (0.7%) |
0 (0%) |
|
None of the above |
2 (1.4%) |
1 (0.5%) |
|
Can COVID-19 be transmitted from
an infected person to a non-infected person |
Yes |
144 (98.6%) |
182 (98.9%) |
No |
2 (1.4%) |
2 (1.1%) |
|
What is the most common mode of
transmission of COVID-19? |
Respiratory droplets |
125 (85.60%) |
162 (88%) |
Blood transmission |
17 (11.6%) |
23 (12.5%) |
|
Physical contact with animals |
25 (17.1%) |
32 (17.4%) |
|
Feco-oral |
42 (28.8%) |
41 (22.3%) |
|
Other |
7 (4.8%) |
5 (2.7%) |
|
What are the particular symptoms
of COVID-19? |
Dry cough |
121 (82.9%) |
155 (84.2%) |
Shortness of breath |
121 (82.9%) |
51 (82.1%) |
|
Fever |
122 (83.6%) |
153 (83.2%) |
|
Headache |
35 (24%) |
51 (27.7%) |
|
Body ache |
35 (24%) |
62 (33.7%) |
|
Body rash |
10 (6.8%) |
4 (2.2%) |
|
Sneezing |
52 (35.6%) |
87 (47.3%) |
|
Conjunctivitis |
11 (7.5%) |
11 (6%) |
|
Sore throat |
64 (43.8%) |
93 (50.5%) |
|
All of the above |
28 (19.2%) |
28 (15.2%) |
|
Other |
0 (0%) |
1 (0.5%) |
|
Which body part is mainly affected
by COVID-19? |
Heart |
4 (2.7%) |
1 (0.5%) |
Lungs |
138 (94.5%) |
180 (97.8%) |
|
Kidney |
1 (0.7%) |
1 (0.5%) |
|
Stomach |
3 (2.1%) |
0 (0%) |
|
Other |
0 (0%) |
2 (1.10%) |
|
I don’t know |
48 (32.9%) |
51 (27.7%) |
|
Persons with COVID-19 only infect
others when they have symptoms |
False |
108 (74%) |
115 (62.5%) |
True |
31 (21.2%) |
57 (31%) |
|
Don’t know |
7 (4.8%) |
12 (6.5%) |
|
How long is the incubation period
for COVID-19? |
5 days |
4 (2.7%) |
9 (4.9%) |
10 days |
9 (6.2%) |
19 (10.3%) |
|
2-3 weeks |
56 (38.4%) |
56 (30.4%) |
|
2 weeks |
77 (52.7%) |
100 (54.3%) |
|
Can antibiotics be used to treat
COVID-19 |
Yes |
26 (17.8%) |
37 (20.1%) |
No |
120 (80.2%) |
147 (79.9%) |
|
What increases the risk of getting
COVID-19? |
Hypertension |
19 (13%) |
21 (11.4%) |
Diabetes |
23 (15.8%) |
26 (14.1%) |
|
Asthma |
60 (40.1%) |
81 (44%) |
|
Smoking |
53 (36.3%) |
62 (33.7%) |
|
All of these |
44 (30.1%) |
53 (28.8%) |
|
None of these |
23 (15.8%) |
25 (13.6%) |
|
Which population is highest risk
of getting infected by COVID-19 |
Elderly |
90 (61.6%) |
119 (64.5%) |
Women |
0 (0%) |
1 (0.5%) |
|
Children |
6 (4.1%) |
7 (3.8%) |
|
All of the above |
50 (34.2%) |
57 (31%) |
|
Should COVID-19 patients be kept
in isolation |
Yes |
129 (88.4%) |
175 (95.1%) |
Depending on severity of symptoms |
16 (11%) |
9 (4.9%) |
|
No |
1 (0.7%) |
0 (0%) |
|
What are the precautionary
measures needed to be taken against COVID-19 |
Wash hands regularly |
4 (2.7%) |
7 (3.8%) |
Wear masks if you are sick |
0 (0%) |
1 (0.5%) |
|
Social Distancing |
15 (10.3%) |
9 (4.9%) |
|
All of the above |
127 (87%) |
167 (90.8%) |
|
How often do you wash hands |
5 times |
20 (13.7%) |
23 (12.5%) |
After every activity |
118 (80.8%) |
157 (85.3%) |
|
thrice |
7 (4.8%) |
4 (2.2%) |
|
twice |
1 (7%) |
0 (0%) |
|
Are you taking and food
supplements to boost your immunity |
No |
60 (41.1%) |
64 (34.8%) |
Yes |
86 (58.9%) |
120 (65.2%) |
|
Are you wearing masks if you are
sick and while going outside |
No |
17 (11.6%) |
8 (4.3%) |
Yes |
129 (88.4%) |
176 (95.7%) |
|
Are you practicing social
distancing |
No |
4 (2.7%) |
0 (0.0%) |
Yes |
142 (97.3%) |
184 (100%) |
|
From where did you get to know
about COVID-19 its symptoms and precautions |
Healthcare official |
12 (8.2%) |
14 (7.6%) |
Research Articles |
12 (8.2%) |
11 (6.0%) |
|
Social media |
95 (65.1%) |
115 (62.5%) |
|
Television |
27 (18.5%) |
44 (23.9%) |
|
Are you satisfied with the
measures taken by the government to fight against COVID-19 outbreak |
Maybe |
33 (22.6%) |
35 (19.0%) |
No |
46 (31.5%) |
29 (15.8%) |
|
Yes |
67 (45.9%) |
120 (65.2%) |