Table 1 Survey items for knowledge, attitude and perception towards COVID-19

K1

Are you aware of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak?

K2

Are you aware of the origin of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak?

K3

Do you think Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is dangerous?

K5

Do you think Hand Hygiene / Hand cleaning is important to control the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak?

K6

Do you think ordinary residents can wear general medical masks to prevent the infection by the COVID-19 virus?

K7

Do you think there are any specific medicines to treat Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?

K8

The main clinical symptoms of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are:

Fever, Fatigue, dry cough, sore throat

K9

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

K10

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

K11

It is not necessary for children and young adults to take measures to prevent the infection by the COVID-19 virus

K12

COVID-19 individuals cannot spread the virus to anyone if there’s no fever

K13

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

K14

To prevent getting infected by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), individuals should avoid going to crowded places such as train stations, religious gatherings, and avoid taking public transportation

K15

Isolation and treatment of people who are infected with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) virus are effective ways to reduce the spread of the virus. The observation period is usually 14 days

K16

Not all persons with COVID-2019 will develop to severe cases. Only those who are elderly, have chronic illnesses, and are obese are more likely to be severe cases.

P1

Risk of becoming infected.

P2

Risk of becoming severely infected

P3

Risk of dying from the infection

P4

How much worried are you because of COVID-19?

P5

How likely do you think Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will continue in your country?

P6

If Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in your country, how concerned would you be that you or your family would be directly affected?

P7

I am worried about self-isolation.

P8

I am bored by self-isolation.

P9

I am frustrated by self-isolation

P10

I am angry because of self-isolation.

P11

I am anxious about self-isolation.

P12

I am angry because of the quarantine.

A1

Are you currently or have you been in (domestic/home) quarantine because of COVID-19?

A2

Are you currently or have you been in self-isolation because of COVID-19?

A3

In recent days, have you gone to any crowded place including religious events?

A4

In recent days, have you worn a mask when leaving home?

A5

In recent days, have you been washing your hands with soap and running water for at least 20 s each time?

A6

Since the government gave the directives on preventing getting infected, have you procured your mask and possibly sanitizer?

A7

Have you travelled outside your home in recent days using the public transport

A8

Are you encouraging others that you meet to observe the basic prevention strategies suggested by the authorities?