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Table 2 Knowledge level of respondents regarding COVID-19 (N = 2136)

From: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the Chinese public with respect to coronavirus disease (COVID-19): an online cross-sectional survey

Items

Accuracy

n (%)

1. The source of infection is primarily confirmed and asymptomatic patients

1919 (89.8)

2.Transmission mainly occurs through respiratory droplets and close contact

2108 (98.7)

3. The population is generally susceptible to infection

2001 (93.7)

4. It is highly infectious and spreads quickly

2121 (99.3)

5. Washing hands frequently, wearing masks and other measures can effectively prevent infection

2115 (99.0)

6. Family gatherings may spread infection

1553 (72.7)

7. The incubation time of the disease is 1–14 days, typically 3–7 days

2056 (96.3)

8. Most people infected present with fever, fatigue, and dry cough as the main symptoms

2125 (99.5)

9. Most patients have a good prognosis, while a few are in critical condition

1875 (87.8)

10. A suspected case can be ruled only out after two consecutive negative tests of respiratory pathogenic nucleic acid (at least 1 day apart)

1659 (77.7)

11. Suspected and confirmed patients should be isolated and treated in designated hospitals with effective isolation and protective conditions

2111 (98.8)

12. If you develop a fever during the outbreak, you can take your own medicine

1779 (83.3)

13. Medical alcohol at a concentration of 75% can effectively inactivate the virus

1911 (89.5)

Average accuracy

91.2