Table 4 Knowledge on the scientific understanding and modes of transmission of MERS
N = 613 | Yes | No | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | ||
Scientific understanding of MERS-CoV | ||||
1 | MERS-CoV can cause serious disease in an infected person, leading to death. | 539 (87.9)b | 5 (0.8) | 69 (11.3) |
2 | There are vaccines that can prevent MERS-CoV infection in peoplea | 113 (18.4) | 224 (36.6)b | 276 (45.0) |
3 | Has MERS-CoV caused any human deaths? | 460 (75.0)b | 45 (4.1) | 128 (20.9) |
Modes of transmission of MERS-CoV: Can MERS-CoV be transmitted through the following ways? | ||||
4 | Being near an infected person who is coughing and sneezing | 509 (83.0)b | 20 (3.3) | 84 (13.7) |
5 | Bites by mosquitos which are carrying the new Coronavirus | 308 (50.2) | 161 (26.3)b | 144 (23.5) |
6 | Exchanges of blood (e.g. injection or transfusion) | 452 (73.7) | 53 (8.7)b | 108 (17.6) |