Table 2 Knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19
From: Knowledge, attitude and perception of Pakistanis towards COVID-19; a large cross-sectional survey
Yes | No | I do not know | |
|---|---|---|---|
KNOWLEDGE | |||
COVID-19 is thought to be originated from animals including bats and pangolins? | 701 (58.4) | 168 (14) | 331 (27.6) |
COVID-19 is transmitted through air droplets and contact? | 846 (70.5) | 233 (19.4) | 121 (10.1) |
Headache, fever, cough, sore throat, and flu are common symptoms of COVID-19? | 1114 (92.8) | 42 (3.5) | 44 (3.7) |
The period between exposure to the infection and appearance of symptoms (incubation period) of COVID-19 is 2-14 days? | 1085 (90.4) | 27 (2.3) | 88 (7.3) |
COVID-19 can lead to pneumonia, and respiratory failure? | 1075 (89.6) | 28 (2.3) | 97 (8.1) |
Supportive care is the current treatment for COVID-19? | 950 (79.2) | 70 (5.8) | 180 (15) |
Covering nose and mouth while coughing, and avoiding sick contacts and crowded places such as train stations and public transportations can help in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission? | 1173 (97.8) | 10 (0.8) | 17 (1.4) |
Ordinary residents can wear general medical masks to prevent the infection by the COVID-19 virus? | 957 (79.8) | 163 (13.6) | 80 (6.7) |
Knowledge score; mean ± SD; range | 6.59 ± 1.35; 0–8 | ||
Adequate knowledge | 1120 (93.3) | 80 (6.7) | |
PERCEPTION | |||
Those who are elderly or chronically ill are more likely to be severely affected? | 836 (69.7) | 280 (23.3) | 84 (7.0) |
COVID-19 can be fatal? | 1059 (88.3) | 53 (4.4) | 88 (7.3) |
Washing hands with soap and water can help in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission? | 1181 (98.4) | 7 (0.6) | 12 (1.0) |
Flu vaccination is sufficient for preventing COVID-19? | 51 (4.3) | 905 (75.4) | 244 (20.3) |
Sick patients should share their recent travel history with healthcare providers? | 1162 (96.8) | 16 (1.3) | 22 (1.8) |
Perception score; mean ± SD; range | 4.29 ± 0.82; 0–5 | ||
Good perception | 1027 (85.6) | 173 (14.4) | |