Table 2 Knowledge of patients with rheumatic diseases about COVID-19
Items | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Uncertain n (%) | Correct n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The main symptoms of COVID-19: fever, fatigue, dry cough, and myalgia | 188 (100) | - | - | 188 (100) |
Runny nose and sneezing are uncommon symptoms | 32 (17) | 54 (28.7) | 102 (54.3) | 54 (28.7) |
No effective cure for COVID-19, but early symptomatic and supportive treatment can help | 156 (83) | 0 | 32 (17) | 156 (83) |
Not all cases will progress to severe cases | 148 (78.7) | 6 (3.2) | 34 (18.1) | 148 (78.7) |
The elderly, those with chronic illnesses, and the obese are liable to severe disease | 114 (60.6) | 12 (6.4) | 62 (33) | 114 (60.6) |
Contacting animals can result in COVID-19 | 4 (2.1) | 84 (44.7) | 100 (53.2) | 84 (44.7) |
The infected person is not infectious in fever absence | 40 (21.3) | 18 (9.6) | 130 (69.1) | 40 (21.3) |
COVID-19 spreads via respiratory droplets | 160 (85.1) | 2 (1.1) | 24 (12.8) | 160 (85.1) |
Doctors prevent infections by wearing masks | 152 (80.9) | 16 (8.5) | 20 (10.6) | 152 (80.9) |
Young adults and children must take protective measures | 174 (92.6) | 12 (6.4) | 2 (1.1) | 174 (92.6) |
Avoiding crowded places can prevent infection | 186 (98.9) | 0 | 2 (1.1) | 186 (98.9) |
Isolation and rapid treatment of infected persons are effective | 166 (88.3) | 0 | 22 (11.7) | 166 (88.3) |
Contact persons should isolate for 14 days | 88 (46.8) | 26 (13.8) | 74 (39.4) | 26 (13.8) |
Knowledge total score (mean ± SD) | 8.78 ± 1.891 (the range was 4–13) | |||