Table 3 Rheumatic disease patients’ attitudes and practice toward COVID-19
Question | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Uncertain n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Do you agree that COVID-19 will finally be controlled? | 94 (50) | 10 (5.3) | 84 (44.7) |
Do you think that you have a high chance of infection because of medications? | 6 (3.3) | 124 (66) | 58 (30.9) |
Do you think that RD medicines have protective effect against COVID-19? | 10 (5.3) | 106 (56.4) | 72 (38.3) |
Do you think that you have a high chance of infection because of rheumatic disease? | 14 (7.4) | 116 (61.7) | 58 (30.9) |
Do you think that vaccination against the flu can have a protective effect against COVID-19? | 40 (21.3) | 82 (43.6) | 66 (35.1) |
Do you think that COVID-19 vaccines are effective? | 40 (21.3) | 82 (43.6) | 66 (35.1) |
In recent days, have you worn a mask outdoors? | 82 (43.6) | 106 (56.4) | 0 |
In recent days, have you gone into crowded places? | 156 (83) | 32 (17) | 0 |
Have you reduced the dose of medicines for COVID-19 fear? | 18 (9.6) | 170 (90.4) | 0 |
Have you stopped any medicines for fear of COVID-19? | 10 (5.3) | 176 (93.6) | 2 (1.1) |
Have you discontinued any medicines for lack of availability? | 70 (37.2) | 116 (61.7) | 2 (1.1) |
Have you taken vaccination of flu for fear of COVID-19? | 24 (12.8) | 158 (84) | 6 (3.2) |
Attitude total score (mean ± SD) | 2.04 ± 1.14 (the range was 0–6) | ||
Practice total score (mean ± SD) | 2.94 ± 1.022 (the range was 1–6) | ||