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Table 3 Percentages of participants with correct answer

From: Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward COVID-19 among the international travelers in Thailand

Questions

N (%) – correct answer

1. Which of the following is not a route of Coronavirus spread?

 Mosquito

317 (79.4%)

2. What are the common symptoms of COVID-19?

 Fever, cough, and difficulty breathing

379 (95%)

3. Which of the following is the most reliable way to test for COVID-19 infection during the first week of illness?

 Testing for genetic material from nasopharyngeal swab

354 (88.7%)

4. Which group is at the lowest risk of developing severe disease?

 Children

144 (36.1%)

5. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, if you have only one mask, who should get this mask?

 Patient with cough

322 (80.7%)

6. Which one is the most appropriate mask for COVID-19 patient?

 Surgical mask

186 (46.6%)

7. How can you prevent COVID-19 infection?

 Washing hands with alcohol

388 (97.2%)

8. Which of the following is the least useful preventive measure?

 Wearing gloves

339 (85%)

9. After having been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, how long should you have a self-quarantine if you do not have any symptoms?

 14 days

378 (94.7%)

10. If the red dot is a patient infected with COVID-19, which passenger is at the lowest risk of getting infected?

 A (3 rows from the index case)

85 (21.3%)

11. How long should you wash your hands for to reduce the spreads of coronavirus?

  ≥ 20 s

374 (93.7%)

12. Who would be identified as a close contact of COVID-19 patient?

 People who share a dining table with the patient but use serving spoons

183 (45.9%)