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Table 4 Adherence to preventive practices of COVID-19 among Deaf persons

From: Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of COVID-19 among deaf persons in the Greater Accra region of Ghana

Question items

Modal score

1. I wear face protection at all times

3.00

2. I avoid physical contact (e.g., handshakes, hugs, etc.) with others as much as possible

3.00

3. I choose open, well-ventilated spaces over closed ones

3.00

4. I wash my hands regularly with soap under running water for at least 30 s

3.00

5. I clean my hands intermittently with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

3.00

6. I practice physical distancing (at least 1 m apart) from others, even if they do not appear sick as much as possible

1.00

7. I practicing good respiratory hygiene by covering my mouth and nose with a cloth when sneezing or coughing or I sneeze or cough in my flexed elbow in the absence of a cloth

1.00

8. I avoid touching my eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible

1.00

9. I stay home or indoors if I am experiencing any of the symptoms and any other symptoms, I am not sure of

1.00