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Table 2 COVID-19 knowledge of respondents

From: The impacts of knowledge, risk perception, emotion and information on citizens’ protective behaviors during the outbreak of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in China

Question

Respondents answering questions correctly

p

Total

High-risk Area

Other Regions

n

%

n

%

n

%

What is COVID-19?

 COVID-19 is different from influenza

1540

54.1

474

51.8

1066

55.2

0.086

 There is no special treatment, but many symptoms can be managed

2152

75.6

699

76.4

1453

75.3

0.520

Symptoms of COVID-19?

 Generally include fever (some not), fatigue, dry cough, and dyspnea

2757

96.9

892

97.5

1865

96.6

0.219

 Most have mild to moderate symptoms, but a few serious even die

2185

76.8

694

75.8

1491

77.3

0.406

Transmission route?

 COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person

2734

96.1

882

96.4

1848

95.8

0.417

 COVID-19 virus can spread through breathing and droplets

2730

96.0

880

96.2

1854

96.1

0.885

Preventive measures?

 Avoid crowded places

2721

95.6

878

96.0

1843

95.5

0.571

 Wear a face mask in public places

2728

95.9

886

96.8

1842

95.4

0.081

 Wash hands frequently

2777

97.6

892

97.5

1885

97.7

0.767

 Maintain regular ventilation at home

2638

92.7

850

92.9

1788

92.6

0.808

 Early detection, diagnosis, treatment and isolation

2658

93.4

856

93.6

1802

93.4

0.853

All questions

982

34.5

314

34.3

668

34.6

0.877