Table 2 Domains and descriptive statistics of the survey items
Subscale 1: COVID-19 knowledge | Correct n (%) | False n (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. The cause of the Corona-infection a virus | 353 (87.4) | 51 (12.6) |
2. How COVID-19 spreads is not known | 287 (69.5) | 126 (30.5) |
3. COVID-19 can spread through the air in enclosed spaces | 388 (93.3) | 28 (6.7) |
4. COVID-19 can spread through close contact (e.g. hugging) | 394 (93.8) | 26 (6.2) |
5. COVID-19 can spread through sexual contact | 242 (59.9) | 162 (40.1) |
6. COVID-19 is often transmitted through food | 333 (80.2) | 82 (19.8) |
Which of the following measures can reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19? | 408 (96.5) | 15 (3.5) |
7. Washing hands after touching potentially infected surfaces | 412 (97.4) | 11 (2.6) |
8. Wearing a face mask when entering crowds | 368 (90.2) | 40 (9.8) |
9. Taking antibiotics | 335 (80.5) | 81 (19.5) |
10. Drinking vinegar | 363 (87.5) | 52 (12.5) |
11. Drinking carrot juice | 405 (96) | 17 (4) |
12. Keeping a distance of 1.5 m from people | 400 (95.7) | 18 (4.3) |
13. Lubricate butter in the nostrils | 311 (75.1) | 103 (24.9) |
14. Eating garlic | 222 (54.8) | 183 (45.2) |
15. The use of the Corona app | 401 (94.8) | 22 (5.2) |
16. Frequent ventilation when in the same room with others | 374 (88.6) | 48 (11.4) |
17. Avoiding closed rooms with strangers | 397 (94.3) | 24 (5.7) |
18. Avoiding crowds | 382 (91) | 38 (9) |
19. Drinking holy water | 394 (94.3) | 24 (5.7) |
Which of the following symptoms are common in COVID-19? | 407 (96.9) | 13 (3.1) |
20. Cough | 363 (89.4) | 43 (10.6) |
21. Fever | 395 (96.8) | 13 (3.2) |
22. Dysuria | 387 (95.3) | 19 (4.7) |
23. Increased appetite | 391 (93.8) | 26 (6.2) |
24. Weight gain | 287 (69.5) | 126 (30.5) |
25. Loss of taste and smell | 388 (93.3) | 28 (6.7) |
Subscale 2: COVID-19 attitude 5-Agree, 4-Partially agree, 3-Not sure, 2-Partially disagree, 1-Disagree | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
1. COVID-19 is dangerous | 4.47 | 1.04 |
2. In reality, COVID-19 does not exist | 1.63 | 1.24 |
3. The danger of COVID-19 is exaggerated | 2.42 | 1.52 |
4. I am afraid of dying if I should get COVID-19 | 2.50 | 1.45 |
5. Believers are protected from COVID-19 | 1.47 | 1.12 |
6. COVID-19 was created purposely to control the world | 2.47 | 1.50 |
7. Vaccination against COVID-19 is safe | 3.19 | 1.29 |
Subscale 3: COVID-19 behavior 1-Never, 2-Very rare, 3-Off and on, 4-Frequent, 5-Very frequent | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
1. How often do you wash your hands? | 4.38 | 0.64 |
2. How often do you wear a mask when you are outside? | 4.19 | 0.90 |
3. How much attention do you pay to keeping distance? | 4.16 | 0.88 |
4. How often do you accept guests? | 2.13 | 0.88 |
5. How often do you go visiting others? | 1.82 | 0.91 |
6. How often do you enter crowded places? | 2.05 | 0.91 |
7. How often do you use public transport? | 2.27 | 1.23 |
Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Not sure n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Have you already been vaccinated against COVID-19? | 23 (5.5) | 397 (94.5) | |
Will you get vaccinated against COVID-19? | 198 (47.8) | 77 (18.6) | 139 (33.6) |
Why? Can you please elaborate? | |||