Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants (n = 987)
From: Knowledge, attitude and practice of the Sudanese people towards COVID-19: an online survey
Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age groups in years | ||
Less than 30 years | 576 | 58.4 |
30 years and more | 411 | 41.6 |
Mean (±SD) age in years | 30.13 (± 9.84) | |
Gender | ||
Female | 438 | 44.4 |
Male | 549 | 55.6 |
Highest education level | ||
Basic education | 47 | 4.8 |
University and more | 940 | 95.2 |
Residence | ||
Khartoum State | 708 | 71.7 |
Other states | 168 | 17.0 |
Sudanese but currently outside Sudan | 111 | 11.2 |
Awareness about COVID-19 pandemic | ||
Yes | 901 | 91.3 |
No or not sure | 86 | 8.7 |
Source of knowledge (n for each is 987) | ||
Official websites (e.g. MOH, WHO) | 775 | 78.5 |
Social media | 471 | 47.7 |
Mass media | 463 | 46.9 |
Public health/ hospitals banners | 411 | 41.6 |
Health personnel | 244 | 24.7 |
Social talks (friends, family and co-workers) | 213 | 21.6 |