Table 4.

Descriptive analyses of the clinical laboratory students’ preventive behaviors in COVID-19 pandemic

Yes
Response
Item (Yes/No)n%
1. I canceled or postponed meetings with friends, eating out, or attending sporting events.2659.1
2. I reduced the use of public transportation (ie, taxi, uber, bus, plane).3068.2
3. I went shopping less frequently.3170.5
4. I reduced the use of closed spaces such as the library, theater, and cinema.3375.0
5. I avoided coughing around people as much as possible.4193.2
6. I avoided places where a large number of people are gathered.3477.3
7. I increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting items that can be easily touched with the hands (ie, door handles and surfaces).3068.2
8. I washed my hands more often than usual.2965.9
9. I discussed with my family and friends about COVID-19 preventions.3477.3
Total72.7

N = 44.