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Table 2 Specified directions about hygienic measures described in the websites (n = 76)

From: Quality of web-based information at the beginning of a global pandemic: a cross-sectional infodemiology study investigating preventive measures and self care methods of the coronavirus disease 2019

Sub-category

Specified directions

n (%)

Wash hands with soap and water

When to wash hands

52 (68)

 

Often, regularly1

46 (61)

 

Before and after meals

17 (22)

 

After being outdoors and in high-risk areas

16 (21)

 

After bathroom visits

14 (18)

 

After sneezing or coughing

7 (9)

 

After touching the same surfaces as a sick person

1 (1)

 

After travelling

1 (1)

 

Before and after breastfeeding

1 (1)

 

Before touching your face

1 (1)

 

After doing the laundry

1 (1)

 

When hands are visibly dirty

1 (1)

How long to wash hands

28 (37)

 

At least 20 s

24 (32)

 

At least 30 s

5 (7)

Method for effectively washing hands

4 (5)

 

All sides of the hands and the fingers

4 (5)

 

Under jewelry

2 (3)

 

Under the nails

1 (1)

Cough and sneeze in a hygienic manner

Cough and sneeze into your elbow

39 (51)

Cough and sneeze into a tissue

28 (37)

Use a hand sanitizer

What type of sanitizer to use

6 (8)

 

Solution with at least 60% alcohol

5 (7)

 

Solution with hydrogen peroxide

1 (1)

When to sanitize hands with disinfectant

4 (5)

 

Often, regularly1

3 (4)

 

After doing laundry

1 (1)

Method for effectively sanitizing hands

1 (1)

 

Rub between hands until they are dry

1 (1)

  1. 1Not specified how often