Table 3 Management and practice of preventative behaviors for COVID-19 (n = 284)

I refrain from visiting crowded places

3.40 ± 0.58

7

I avoid having close contact with people who have a fever or respiratory symptoms

3.70 ± 0.48

2

I immediately find a medical facility if I have respiratory symptoms such as fever or breathing difficulties

3.46 ± 0.63

6

I don’t smoke or drink

3.05 ± 0.96

11

I ventilate the room often to keep fresh air inside

3.46 ± 0.58

5

I read promotional materials about infectious diseases frequently

2.98 ± 0.72

12

I work out on a regular basis for health, such as to boost immunity

2.81 ± 0.80

13

I sleep for 7 or more hours on average to maintain health

2.77 ± 0.79

14

I cover my mouth and nose with a tissue when I cough or sneeze

3.11 ± 0.70

10

I wear a mask when I have respiratory symptoms

3.63 ± 0.54

4

I turn my face away from other people when I cough

3.71 ± 0.49

1

When I buy a mask, I check whether it is effective in preventing infectious respiratory diseases (KF94, KF80)

3.36 ± 0.74

9

I always wash my hands after returning home or working out to prevent infection

3.69 ± 0.52

3

I wash my hands with soap in running water for 30 s after coughing

3.40 ± 0.69

8