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Table 5 Practices related to COVID-19 among undergraduates

From: A cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitude and practice associated with COVID-19 among undergraduate students in China

Variable categories

Options

Determination/ score

N (%)

P1: What would you do if you had fever and dry cough?

• I will analyze the situation rationally. Stay home for observation and self-quarantine or go to a hospital for a treatment.

Proactive/2

817 (93.7)

• I want to go to a hospital, but I’m afraid to be infected.

Neutral /1

39 (4.5)

• I feel panic and don’t know what to do.

Passive/0

16 (1.8)

P2: If the country needs you, are you willing to help the frontline rescue?

• Yes, every citizen shall bear the country’s burden.

Proactive/2

812 (93.1)

• I’m not sure and need suggestions from the family.

Neutral /1

45 (5.1)

• No, it’s too dangerous.

Passive/0

15 (1.7)

P3: What would you do if you had close contact with confirmed cases?

• Proactively report to the community and stay home in quarantine as required.

Proactive/2

852 (97.7)

• Same as before.

Neutral /1

3 (0.3)

• I feel panic and don’t know what to do.

Passive/0

17 (2.0)

P4: What would you do if someone cured from COVID-19 wanted to meet you?

• I will meet them and show more kindness.

Proactive/2

697 (79.9)

• I will meet them just like before.

Neutral /1

40 (4.6)

• I’ll find an excuse to keep away from them.

Passive/0

135 (15.5)

P5: What will be your top priority when the pandemic ends?

• I will go back to school and restart normal study.

Proactive/2

656 (75.2)

• Same as before.

Neutral /1

3(0.3)

• The outbreak is too scary. I need to enjoy my life as much as possible.

Passive/0

213(24.4)