| Category | Frequency (N) | Percent (%) |
| Uses cotton bud | ||
| Yes | 258 | 92.8 |
| No | 17 | 6.1 |
| Not sure | 3 | 1.1 |
| Whether cotton bud can damage ear | ||
| Yes | 123 | 44.9 |
| No | 77 | 28.1 |
| Not sure | 74 | 27.1 |
| Benefits of using cotton bud | ||
| Yes | 170 | 61.2 |
| No | 61 | 21.9 |
| Not sure | 47 | 16.9 |
| Complications from use of cotton bud | ||
| Yes | 58 | 22.5 |
| No | 190 | 73.6 |
| Not sure | 10 | 3.9 |
| Information on use of cotton bud | ||
| No information | 206 | 74.1 |
| Had information | 72 | 25.9 |
| Health talk in the hospital | 51 (18.3%) | |
| Friends/neighbour | 13 (4.7%) | |
| Media (radio/TV) | 7 (2.5%) | |
| Publication/journal | 1 (0.4%) | |