Table 7 COVID-19 Precautions for Prevention of Mucormycosis associated infection (n = 73 participants)

COVID 19 Precautions for Mucormycosis Prevention

Wear a mask in public when you interact with other people

- Done

- Not done

23

50

31.5

68.5

36

37

49.3

50.7

0.015

Keep a safe space between yourself and others (stay at least 6 feet away, which is about 2 arm lengths).

- Done

- Not done

12

61

16.4

83.6

15

58

20.5

79.5

0.581

Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

- Done

- Not done

19

54

26.0

74.0

51

22

69.9

30.1

< 0.001

Wash your hands. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

- Done

- Not done

21

52

28.8

71.2

56

17

76.7

23.3

< 0.001

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

- Done

- Not done

22

51

30.1

69.9

26

47

35.6

64.4

0.541

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Then wash your hands.

- Done

- Not done

46

27

63.0

37.0

58

15

79.5

20.5

0.045

Taking COVID- 19-vaccine

- Done

- Not done

0

73

0

73

-

Clean frequently touched surfaces daily using household cleaners, such as soap or detergent

- Done

- Not done

24

49

32.9

67.1

49

24

67.1

32.9

< 0.001

Monitor your health daily

e.g. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.

- Done

- Not done

27

46

37.0

63.0

40

33

54.8

45.2

0.021

The score of COVID-19 Precautions for Mucormycosis Prevention

Mean ± SD

2.66 ± 1.74

4.53 ± 1.43

p-value ^b

< 0.001