Table 3 Survey Responses on Knowledge of Shingles
Question | n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
What do you think to be risk factors for developing shingles? | Age | 85 | (21.1) |
Gender | 25 | (6.2) | |
Chronic diseases | 74 | (18.4) | |
Weakened immune system | 133 | (33.1) | |
High levels of stress | 53 | (13.2) | |
Poor quality sleep | 21 | (5.2) | |
Poor diet | 51 | (12.7) | |
Mobile phone usage | 5 | (1.2) | |
Which groups of people are susceptible to shingles? | Children | 21 | (5.2) |
Elderly | 193 | (48.0) | |
Males | 34 | (8.5) | |
Females | 42 | (10.4) | |
Immunocompromised | 111 | (27.6) | |
Pregnant Women | 23 | (5.7) | |
All age groups | 58 | (14.4) | |
What are the signs, symptoms, and complications of shingles? | Rash | 250 | (62.2) |
Blisters | 139 | (34.6) | |
Cough | 67 | (16.7) | |
Fever | 142 | (35.3) | |
Sore Throat | 21 | (5.2) | |
Neuropathic Pain | 83 | (20.6) | |
Blindness | 24 | (6.0) | |