Corona Virus (COVID-19) Awareness Assessment-A Survey Study amongst the Indian Population
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Medical Research - Year 2020, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this survey study was to assess the level of awareness amongst Indian population regarding the COVID-19. Method: A survey was conducted amongst 745 individuals to assess their level of awareness regarding COVID-19 and steps to be taken for its prevention. Result: The results revealed that a considerable percentage of individuals learned about the pandemic through social media and news and were aware of the mode of spread of the virus and also steps to be taken to prevent it from spreading. But considerable percentage of people was also not fully aware regarding the age groups this virus will be affecting. Conclusion: Upon understanding the percentage of people not aware about the age groups this virus will be affecting, keeping in mind good amount of knowledge amongst individuals about maintaining hygiene and social distancing, this survey would help the health care workers to create awareness regarding the effect of this virus on different age groups to help prevent carelessness amongst youth in following the regime.
Authors and Affiliations
Shivani Pandey1, Abhijeet Gupta2, Ruchita Bhansali3, Simran Balhara1, Pooja Katira4, Gabriela Fernandes5*
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