Table 1 Distribution of participants’ responses to the items of knowledge and protective behaviors
From: Perceived risk and protective behaviors regarding COVID-19 among Iranian pregnant women
COVID-19-related knowledge | ||
|---|---|---|
Questions | Items (true, false, and I do not know) | Correct answer rate (0–100%) |
Q01 | Corona disease is an infectious caused by the coronavirus. | 90.1 |
Q02 | The first case of the disease was diagnosed in China. | 96 |
Q03 | The origin of the disease is unknown, but it appears to have been transmitted to humans by bats, seafood or snakes. | 88.8 |
Q04 | Common symptoms of the disease are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. | 98.2 |
Q05 | A person infected with the virus may look completely healthy. | 94.7 |
Q06 | If infected, the person should quarantine for 14 days. | 98.2 |
Q07 | Transmission is through respiratory droplets such as cough and sneezing. | 95.6 |
Q08 | The disease is transmitted through close contact with an infected person. | 96.4 |
Q09 | Children do not get the disease. | 68 |
Q10 | Pregnant women are more susceptible to the disease. | 96 |
Q11 | The disease can be prevented by hand washing and personal hygiene. | 96.9 |
Q12 | Medical masks are useful to prevent the transmission of respiratory drops. | 96 |
Q13 | Lack of close contact can prevent the onset of the disease. | 94.7 |
Q14 | Everyone in the community should wear a mask. | 28.9 |
Q15 | Coronavirus can be treated with common antiviral drugs. | 59.1 |
Q16 | The flu vaccine can be given every year to prevent coronavirus. | 55.1 |
COVID-19-related protective behaviors | ||
Questions | Items (yes or no) | % of yes |
Q01 | I have canceled meetings with family and friends. | 92.9 |
Q02 | I do not eat out-of-home prepared foods or in restaurants. | 96 |
Q03 | I canceled going to the barber shop. | 96 |
Q04 | I have reduced the use of public transportation. | 98.2 |
Q05 | I do not go out shopping. | 89.9 |
Q06 | I have reduced going to closed spaces such as libraries, theaters, and cinemas. | 99.6 |
Q07 | I avoid coughing near people, as much as possible. | 99.1 |
Q08 | I have avoided places where a large number of people have gathered. | 99.1 |
Q09 | I have increased the cleaning and disinfection of items that can be easily touched by hand (i.e., door handles and surfaces). | 96.4 |
Q10 | I get my hands washed more than usual. | 92 |
Q11 | I avoid hugging and kissing children and family members. | 92.9 |
Q12 | I keep my distance from others at home. | 89.3 |
Q13 | I clean and disinfect items that are purchased from abroad. | 98.2 |
Q14 | My family and I watch TV programs that teach the basics of health care-related. | 98.7 |
Q15 | I have talked to my family and friends about preventing coronavirus. | 98.7 |