Table 4 The practices of university students toward COVID-19 in the past month

1

There was a time when I went out of the house without wearing a face mask

192 (18.73)

2

I usually avoided gathering/going out with friends and relatives

721 (70.34)

3

To limit the spread of COVID-19, I rarely left my house

838 (81.76)

4

I usually avoided touching my eyes, nose, and mouth directly

772 (75.32)

5

I regularly washed my hands with soap, alcohol, or hand sanitizer for at least 20 s after sneezing, coughing, and before eating

880 (85.85)

6

I usually wore a face mask when having close contact and talking with others

965 (94.15)

7

I usually avoided shaking hands, hugging, or kissing others

800 (78.05)

8

I usually maintained a distance of at least one meter from others

758 (73.95)

9

I limited my use of public transport

856 (83.51)

10

I bought antibiotics to prevent COVID-19

492 (48.00)

11

I bought antipyretics (such as paracetamol) and electrolyte balance solutions (such as oral rehydration salts) for backup

842 (82.15)

12

I bought antiviral drugs (molnupiravir, remdesivir) to keep at home

410 (40.00)