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Table 2 Knowledge, attitude and practice of Sari birth Cohort members about COVID-19

From: Knowledge, attitude and practice of Sari birth cohort members during early weeks of COVID-19 outbreak in Iran

Questions

Options (Each correct answer (bolded), had 1 point), total score: 13

Frequency

Percent

Knowledge

K1. Which of the following is the main source of your information about the disease?

1. Newspaper

0

0.0

2. Television

653

45.5

3. Medical web sites (WHO, etc.)

198

13.8

4. Social media such as Telegram, WhatsApp and Instagram

515

35.9

5. Family and friends, Colleagues, etc

69

4.8

K2. The main clinical symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, dry cough, and myalgia

1. True

1345

93.7

2. False

30

2.1

3. I don’t know

61

4.2

K3. Unlike the common cold, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing are less common in persons infected with the COVID-19 virus

1. True

967

67.6

2. False

106

7.4

3. I don’t know

358

25.0

K4. There is no effective cure for COVID-2019, but early symptomatic and supportive treatment can help most patients recover from the infection

1. True

1151

80.3

2. False

21

1.5

3. I don’t know

261

18.2

K5. Not all persons with COVID-19 will develop to severe cases. Only those who are elderly, have chronic illnesses, and are obese are more likely to be severe case

1. True

1320

91.9

2. False

32

2.2

3. I don’t know

85

5.9

K6. Contact with domestic/wild animals would result in the infection by the COVID-19 virus

1. True

674

47.1

2. False

339

23.7

3. I don’t know

419

29.3

K7. Persons with COVID-19 can be carrier just when they have fever

1. True

108

7.5

2. False

1024

71.2

3. I don’t know

306

21.3

K8. The COVID-19 virus spreads via respiratory droplets of infected individuals

1. True

1265

88.1

2. False

62

4.3

3. I don’t know

109

7.6

K9. Ordinary persons can wear general medical masks to prevent the infection by COVID-19

1. True

964

67.2

2. False,

361

25.2

3. I don’t know

109

7.6

K10. It is necessary for children and infants to take measures to prevent the infection by the COVID-19 virus

1. True

1390

96.9

2. False,

13

0.9

3. I don’t know

31

2.2

K11. To prevent the infection by COVID-19, individuals should avoid going to crowded places such as train stations and avoid taking public transportations

1. True

1417

98.8

2. False

6

0.4

3. I don’t know

11

0.8

K12. Isolation and treatment of COVID-19 infected people are effective ways to reduce the spread of the virus

1. True

1407

97.9

2. False

7

98.4

3. I don’t know

23

1.6

K13. People who have contact with someone infected with the COVID-19 virus should be immediately quarantine for 14 days

1. True

1308

91.3

2. False

41

2.9

3. I don’t know

84

5.9

K14. Smokers and addicted people can infect with the coronavirus infection

1. True

802

55.9

2. False

240

16.7

3. I don’t know

392

27.3

1. I don’t know

316

22.0

Attitudes

Options

A1. Are you worried about the spread of the disease in the country?

1. Agree

1396

97.4

2. Disagree

38

2.6

A2. Do you agree that COVID-19 will finally be successfully controlled around the world?

1. Agree

1044

72.7

2. Disagree

73

5.1

3. I don’t know

319

22.2

A3. Do you have confidence that Iran can win the battle against the COVID-19 virus?

1. Agree

835

58.1

2. Disagree

173

12.0

3. I don’t know

429

29.9

A4. Do you think Iran will develop drug and vaccines sooner than other countries?

1. Agree

257

17.9

2. Disagree

522

36.3

3. I don’t know

658

45.8

A5. Are you worried about get infection in yourself and your family?

1. Agree

1397

97.1

2. Disagree

41

2.9

A6. Is your sleep disturbed with worrying about COVID-19?

1. Agree

613

42.7

2. Disagree

823

57.3

A7. In your opinion, which of the following options usually present with coronavirus disease?

1. Mild or no symptoms

527

37.3

2. Moderate that requiring self-care and rest

614

43.5

3. Severe requiring hospitalization

190

13.5

4. fatal disease

81

5.7

Practices

Options: Points in parentheses

P1. In recent days, have you gone to any crowded places?

1. Yes(−1)

184

12.9

2. No(+ 1)

1245

87.1

P2. In recent days, have you worn a face mask or gloves when leaving home?

1. Yes(+ 1)

1282

89.8

2. No(0)

145

10.2

P3. Do you wash your hands with soap or liquid hand washing for 20 s when you enter house?

1. Yes(+ 1)

1421

99.4

2. No(− 1)

9

0.6

P4. Do you disinfect indoors surfaces and handles?

1. Yes(+ 1)

1367

95.3

2. No(−1)

67

4.7

4P5. If yes, with what solution?

1. chlorinated Bleaching liquids,

608

44.4

2. Alcohol based surface disinfectant solution

620

45.3

3. Ordinary alcohol

69

5.0

4. Industrial alcohol

22

1.6

4. handwashing or dishwashing liquids

51

3.7

P6. If yes, how many times a day

1. Once

602

44.3

2. twice

358

26.3

3. three times

151

11.1

4. more than 3 times a day

248

18.2

P7. Have you visited your family members during the New Year holidays?

1. Yes(−1)

54

3.8

2. No(+ 1)

1380

96.2

P8. Have you traveled to other cities during the New Year holidays?

1. Yes(−1)

28

1.9

2. No(+ 1)

1408

98.1

P9. Which of the following do you do to prevent contamination?

1. Avoid sick people

1. Yes(+ 1)

964

67.1

2. No(0)

472

32.9

2. Covering sneeze and cough

1. Yes(+ 1)

908

63.2

2. No(−1)

528

36.8

3. Not using public transportation

1. Yes(+ 1)

1023

71.2

2. No(0)

413

28.8

4. Not going to work

1. Yes(0)

542

37.7

2. No(0)

894

62.3

5. Not going to the hospital

1. Yes(0)

830

57.8

2. No(0)

606

42.2

6. Not sending children to school

1. Yes(0)

611

42.5

2. No(0)

825

57.5

7. Using traditional or herbal medication

1. Yes(0)

312

21.7

2. No(0)

1124

78.3

P10. What’s bothering you mostly these days?

1. Fear of my infection,

217

15.2

2. Fear of relatives’ infection

575

40.2

3. Frequent news about spread of the disease

264

18.5

4. News of the death of other peoples or family members

373

26.1

P11. If you have symptoms of Covid-19, where do you go first to diagnose it?

1. Screening website of the university or the Ministry of Health(+ 2)

466

32.6

2. Family doctor or GP(+ 1)

451

31.5

3. Emergency or specialized ward od hospital(+ 1)

332

23.2

4. Private office of specialist (+ 1)

181

12.7

P12. Do you want to be quarantined at home for two weeks if your doctor or healthcare provider recommend it?

1. Yes (+ 1)

1419

98.8

2. No (−2)

17

1.2

P13. If you are employed, are you able to work remotely at home?

1. Yes

333

70.9

2. No

137

29.1