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Table 3 Frequencies (n) and percentages (%) for answers regarding protection against COVID-19

From: Awareness and knowledge of undergraduate dental students about the signs and symptoms of Corona viral infection (COVID-19), and the required infection control measures to prevent its spread

Protection against COVID-19

n

%

Disinfection of surfaces in between the patients should be done using

 Sodium hypochlorite

962

61.9

 Dettol

284

18.3

 Ethyl alcohol 70%

1318

84.8

 Methyl alcohol 70%

226

14.5

Which type of mask do you prefer to wear for better protection during performing dental treatment?

 N95

1374

88.4

 Surgical mask

181

11.6

Surgical masks provide better protection for the person

 Wearing it

680

43.7

 In front of the one wearing it

875

56.3