Table 1 KAP questionnaire on respiratory tract infections prevention during Hajj

Demography

14

Socio-demographic, occupation, level of education, history of previous hajj or Umrah in the last 5 years, comorbidities, history of vaccination

Open-ended, closed-ended, multiple-choice

Knowledge

29

Etiology, transmission, risk groups, signs and symptoms, complications, the use of PPE and prevention practices

Yes/No/I don’t know;

1 = correct answer,

0 = wrong/I don’t know

Attitude

12 (5 reverse scored items)

Prevention attitudes regarding RTI based on health belief model

1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Not sure, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree

Practice

14

Preventive and risk-reduction infection practices, including healthy life style, the use of facemask, vaccination, hand hygiene and cough etiquette

0 = Always, 1 = Occasional, 2 = Never, 3 = Not applicable