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Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Volume9, Issue3

Awareness Admist SARS-COV-2 Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Among Residents and Students in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh

    Purti C.Tripathi, Rahul Kumar Suryawanshi, Himanshu Singh, Ritesh Upadhyay

European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2022, Volume 9, Issue 3, Pages 1083-1092

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Abstract

Background: Knowledge attitude practice study helps in improving the knowledge of the public, their awareness and promote positive message which could help in combating against Corona virus disease (COVID-19) or similar pandemic in future.
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of residents and students towards COVID-19 pandemic in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.
Material and methods: This cross-sectional survey conducted in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, from February 2021 to March 2021. Data was collected using Google form as an online survey. A self-designed questionnaire with four parts general instructions, knowledge, attitude and practice was prepared comprising of 07 questions on knowledge, 08 for attitude, and 08 for practice.
Results: Out of the 164 participants, 48.78 % males, 51.21% females, 82.31% of 18-30 years and 15% ≥31 years. 71.34% were medical students and 28.65% paramedical staffs. 98.78% had correct knowledge about the spread of COVID-19, 97.53% about use of washing hands with soap and water and hand sanitizer. 97.54% avoided crowded places, 87.80% agreed vaccination can prevent spread of COVID-19 infection. 68.71% said they have not visited crowded places, 99.38% said spread of COVID-19 was social responsibility, 95.67% were wearing masks, 75.92% said vaccination will overcome the COVID-19. 92.40% avoided unnecessary travel, 94.93% wearing mask, 94.93% showed good practice, 94.87% encouraged social distancing at office, 89.74% avoided hand shaking. Significant difference found in practice score of different genders (P<0.004).
Conclusion: The present study showed that participants had higher knowledge, positive attitude and good practices regarding COVID-19.
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(2022). Awareness Admist SARS-COV-2 Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Among Residents and Students in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 9(3), 1083-1092.
Purti C.Tripathi, Rahul Kumar Suryawanshi, Himanshu Singh, Ritesh Upadhyay. "Awareness Admist SARS-COV-2 Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Among Residents and Students in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh". European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 9, 3, 2022, 1083-1092.
(2022). 'Awareness Admist SARS-COV-2 Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Among Residents and Students in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh', European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 9(3), pp. 1083-1092.
Awareness Admist SARS-COV-2 Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Among Residents and Students in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2022; 9(3): 1083-1092.
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