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Table 1 Page of the guidelines on which the answers to each of our primary outcome questions could be found

From: A randomized controlled trial to test the effect of simplified guidance with visuals on comprehension of COVID-19 guidelines and intention to stay home if symptomatic

Question

Answer

Page(s) that the correct answer was on

Standard guidelines (Control)

Simplified guidelines

Simplified guidelines with visual aid

What should you do if you have coronavirus or symptoms of coronavirus?

Stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days after your symptoms started

1

1

1

If you have to stay at home because you have coronavirus or symptoms of coronavirus, how far away should you stay from other people in your home?

2 m or 3 steps

1 & 3

1 & 2

1 & 2

For how many seconds should you wash your hands with soap and water?

20 s

1 & 6

1 & 2

1 & 2

If you have to stay at home because you have coronavirus or symptoms of coronavirus, and then you become more sick and need medical help or advice, what should you do

Contact NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency

1 & 5

1

1

If you are staying at home because you have coronavirus or symptoms of coronavirus, which of these things should you do?

Ask other people to help you get things you need

1 & 2

2

2

Have food and groceries delivered to you

1 & 2

2

2

Use disinfectant or household cleaner to regularly clean surfaces

4–5

1 & 2

1 & 2

Stay away from other people, especially older people

1 & 3

1 & 2

1 & 2

Which of the following were listed as symptoms of coronavirus?

High temperature, new continuous cough

1

1

1