Table 4 The perception of participants regarding COVID-19 rumors (n(%))
Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
How often there any mechanisms to take action against rumors? | 452 (17.7) | 614 (24.1) | 902 (3.4) | 386 (15.1) | 196 (7.7) |
How often had you been informed of the uncertainty of the information about Covid-19? | 141 (5.5) | 216 (8.5) | 799 (31.3) | 938 (36.8) | 456 (17.9) |
How often does an active organization monitor and respond to rumors? | 446 (17.5) | 584 (22.9) | 888 (34.8) | 429 (16.8) | 203 (8.0) |
Have you heard of any news about Covid-19, which has been later refuted? | 126 (4.9) | 320 (12.5) | 639 (25.1) | 844 (33.1) | 621 (24.4) |