Table 2

- Responses assessing knowledge in reply to questions. Which of the following actions help prevent catching an infection with COVID-19.

QuestionsYesNoI do not know
Wearing a mask1396 (97.2)24 (1.7)16 (1.1)
Getting a vaccine against pneumonia162 (11.3)620 (43.2)654 (45.5)
Gargling mouthwash299 (20.8)738 (51.4)399 (27.8)
Washing hands with soap and water for 20-30 seconds1405 (97.8)31 (2.2)0 (0)
Eating garlic351 (24.4)603 (42.0)482 (33.6)
Avoiding close contact with sick people1403 (97.7)17 (1.2)16 (1.1)
Taking antibiotics110 (7.7)942 (65.6)384 (26.7)
Using hand sanitizer1376 (95.8)34 (2.4)26 (1.8)
Putting sesame oil on skin16 (1.1)1065 (74.2)355 (24.7)
Avoid touching eyes nose and mouth with unwashed hands1411 (98.3)15 (1.0)10 (0.7)
Regularly rinsing nose with saline251 (17.5)646 (45.0)539 (37.5)
Drinking bleach and chlorine products16 (1.1)1317 (91.7)103 (7.2)
Taking prophylactic chloroquine73 (5.1)850 (59.2)513 (35.7)
  • Values are presented as number and percentages (%).