Table 2 Knowledge of dehydration definition, prevention, consequences, and water intake recommendation
Knowledge Questions n = 393 | Selected | Not Selected |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge of dehydration definition | n(%) | n(%) |
Which of the following statements in your understanding describes dehydration? | ||
I can become dehydrated if I don’t drink enough fluids (e.g. water/milk/juice/tea) | 363(92.37) a | 30(7.63) |
I can become dehydrated if I don’t eat properly | 38(9.67) b | 355(90.33) |
I can become dehydrated if I don’t get enough sleep | 33(8.40) c | 360(91.60) |
Overall Knowledge | Good | Poor |
366(93.13) | 27(6.87) | |
Knowledge of dehydration prevention | n(%) | n(%) |
In your opinion, which of the following reduces risk of dehydration? | Correct Choice | Incorrect Choice |
Drinking enough fluids (water/milk/juice/tea) | 350(89.06) | 43(10.94) |
By consuming foods with high water content (e.g. watermelon, oranges, apples) | 247(62.85) | 146(37.15) |
In hot climate replenish fluids as priority | 350(89.06) | 43(10.94) |
Overall Knowledge | Good | Poor |
332(84.48) | 61(15.52) | |
Knowledge of dehydration consequences | n(%) | n(%) |
In your opinion, which of the following conditions may be caused by severe dehydration? | Correct Choice | Incorrect Choice |
Kidney stones | 312(79.39) | 81(20.61) |
Death | 171(43.51) | 222(56.49) |
Brain damage | 85(21.63) | 308(78.73) |
Seizure | 57(14.50) | 336(85.50) |
Knowledge of water intake recommendation | n(%) | n(%) |
In your opinion, what is the minimum requirement to drink water for an average weight (70 kg) human? | Responses | |
1 Litre | - | 31(7.89) |
2 Litre | 150(38.17) | - |
3 Litre | 143(36.39) | - |
4 Litre | - | 69(17.56) |
Overall Knowledge | Good | Poor |
293(74.55) | 100(25.45) | |