CoViD 19: Knowledge, attitude and practices of a cohort of a South Indian State population. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sridhar Amalakanti ◽  
Kesava Venkata Raman Arepalli ◽  
Ravi Kiran Koppolu
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Average Score ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Medical Background ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Indian State ◽  
The Government

UNSTRUCTURED CoViD 19 pandemic has induced the government to initiate strict control measures. Improvements to these measures and shortcomings could be gleaned with the understanding of the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the public. We conducted an online survey to elicit this information from a south indian population. Of the 1837 subjects who answered the survey, 70% were youth(16-29years) 54% were post graduation and 47.8% were desk job holders. The mean knowledge score was 9.92 士2.37/14 and 94.44% secured atleast above average score. The subjects had a positive (70%) attitude towards the CoViD 19 situation and 77% subjects followed good preventive practices. However, we found that women, people with low education and non medical background were associated with poor knowledge and practices. Attitude was poor in subjects occupant in physical works. The health policy would better serve the purpose if the groups with poor scores are targeted.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PUBLIC IN SOUTH INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
C. V. Lalithambika ◽  
Aparna Ajay ◽  
(CoI)Vishal Marwaha ◽  
Saraswathy L ◽  
Lakshmi Aravindan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
World Health ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
South Indian ◽  
The World

Background:Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) which was rst diagnosed in China in December 2019, soon spread all over the world and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Considering that the knowledge, attitude and practices of the public towards this pandemic is likely to inuence their adoption of preventive measures aimed at controlling the transmission of the virus, it is essential to evaluate the same. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among participants representative of the South Indian Population. A semi-structured online questionnaire was designed using Google forms and disseminated within the networks of the researchers. There were 10 questions framed to assess the knowledge of the participants, 6 to assess their attitude and 12 to know the safe practices adopted by them to prevent acquiring the infection. Each response indicative of a true statement, positive attitude or good practice were allotted 10 points. In case of incorrect response including “Do not know” the participant received zero points. Results: Atotal of 1212 responses were generated from the online survey of which 240 participants (19.8%) were health care workers. The mean scores were 85.68±15.76 in the knowledge domain, 42.83 ± 9.59 in the attitude domain and 98.6 ±12.8 in the practice domain.91.2% of the participants in the study have good knowledge, 41.3% positive attitude and 87.9% adopt healthy preventive practices. Conclusion:The knowledge and practice scores were high indicative of the responsive health implementation systems in these states. Attitude score was found to be low which directly reected on the exponential rising trend in the number of cases at present. It is imperative that the general public must be given access to authentic information to improve their knowledge, attitude and practices.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards COVID-19 Pandemic among Residents of the Jharkhand State, India: An Online Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 176-187
Author(s):  
Arpita Rai ◽  
. Nishant ◽  
Anshul Kumar ◽  
D. K. Singh ◽  
Nitin Madan Kulkarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: People's adherence to control measures is imperative in the fight against COVID-19. The present study was done to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among residents of Jharkhand and to assist the government in deciding further course of action during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: This study was an online cross-sectional survey. The link to the questionnaire was displayed on the official website of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, National Health Mission, Jharkhand, official website of all districts under Jharkhand state administration, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme and Information & Public Relations department. Participation of residents in the survey was extensively propagated using mass media mainly local television networks, radio channels and newspapers. Results: A total of 4683 responses were received from all districts of Jharkhand. The majority of the participants were young adults (47.5%) and the number of male participants was more than the females (81.4%). The mean correct knowledge score for participants of this study was 10.73+2.2 (maximum attainable score was 14) while the mean practice score for the participants was 4.5+0.69 (maximum attainable score was 5). The knowledge score of the participants was significantly associated with their age, education status and economic class (p<0.0001). The participants largely held an optimistic attitude and healthy practices towards COVID-19. Conclusion: Participants had a positive attitude but were also logically worried and uncertain about the near future. Adequate knowledge of participants was visible in their practices. There was however a gap across age groups, gender, literacy and income levels which should be addressed in future campaigns.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 pandemic among residents of Jharkhand state, India: An online survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpita Rai ◽  
Nishant Nishant ◽  
D Singh ◽  
Nitin Kulkarni ◽  
Shailesh Chaurasia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Radio Channel ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background: People's adherence to control measures is imperative in the fight against COVID-19. The present study was done to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among residents of Jharkhand and to assist government in deciding further course of action during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: This study was an online cross sectional survey. The link to the questionnaire was displayed on the official website of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Government of Jharkhand, National Health Mission, Jharkhand, official website of all districts under Jharkhand state administration, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme and Information & Public Relations department. Participation of residents in the survey was also extensively propagated using mass media mainly local television networks, radio channel and newspapers. Results: A total of 4683 responses were received from all districts of Jharkhand. Majority of the participants were young adults (47.5%) and number of male participants was more than the females (81.4%). Mean correct knowledge score for participants of this study was 10.73+2.2 (maximum attainable score was 14) while mean practice score for the participants was 4.5+0.69 (maximum attainable score was 5). Knowledge score of the participants was significantly associated with their age, education status and economic class (p<0.05). The participants largely held an optimistic attitude and healthy practices towards COVID-19. Conclusions: Participants had positive attitude but were also logically worried and uncertain about near future. Adequate knowledge of participants was visible in the practices of residents. There was however a gap across age groups, gender, literacy and income levels which should be addressed in future campaigns.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 pandemic among residents of Jharkhand state, India: An online survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpita Rai ◽  
Nishant Nishant ◽  
DK Singh ◽  
Nitin Madan Kulkarni ◽  
Shailesh Kumar Chaurasia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Radio Channel ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background People's adherence to control measures is imperative in the fight against COVID-19. The present study was done to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among residents of Jharkhand and to assist government in deciding further course of action during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods This study was an online cross sectional survey. The link to the questionnaire was displayed on the official website of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Government of Jharkhand, National Health Mission, Jharkhand, official website of all districts under Jharkhand state administration, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme and Information & Public Relations department. Participation of residents in the survey was also extensively propagated using mass media mainly local television networks, radio channel and newspapers. Results A total of 4683 responses were received from all districts of Jharkhand. Majority of the participants were young adults (47.5%) and number of male participants was more than the females (81.4%). Mean correct knowledge score for participants of this study was 10.73 + 2.2 (maximum attainable score was 14) while mean practice score for the participants was 4.5 + 0.69 (maximum attainable score was 5). Knowledge score of the participants was significantly associated with their age, education status and economic class (p < 0.05). The participants largely held an optimistic attitude and healthy practices towards COVID-19. Conclusions Participants had positive attitude but were also logically worried and uncertain about near future. Adequate knowledge of participants was visible in the practices of residents. There was however a gap across age groups, gender, literacy and income levels which should be addressed in future campaigns.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Epidemic Dynamics and Population Projections from Early Days of Case Reporting in a 40 million population from Southern India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashmi Pant ◽  
Lincoln P. Choudhury ◽  
Jammy G. Rajesh ◽  
Vijay V. Yeldandi
Keyword(s):  
Population Projections ◽  
Reproduction Rate ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Epidemic Dynamics ◽  
Transmission Parameters ◽  
Basic Reproduction Rate ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Indian State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Records

AbstractIndia reported its first COVID19 case on 30 January 2020. Since then the epidemic has taken different trajectories across different geographical locations in the country. This study explores the population aggregated trajectories of COVID19 susceptible, infected and recovered or dead cases in the south Indian state of Telangana with a population of approximately 40 million. Information on cases reported from March 2 to April 4 was collated from government records. The susceptible-infected-removed (SIR) model for the spread of an infectious disease was used. Transmission parameters were extracted from existing literature that has emerged over past weeks from other regions with similar population densities as Telangana. Optimisation algorithms were used to get basic reproduction rate for different phases of nonpharmaceutical interventions rolled by the government. Peak accumulation is projected towards end of July with 36% of the population being infected by August 2020 if the population lockdown or social distancing mechanism is not continued. The number of deaths assuming no intervention is projected to be 488000 (95% CI: (329400, 646600)). A draconian enforcement of population lockdown combined with hand and face hygiene adherence would reduce the transmission by at least 99.7% whereas partial social distancing and hygiene would reduce it by 51.2%. Transmission parameters reported should be interpreted with caution as they are population aggregated and do not consider unique characteristics of susceptibility among micro-clusters and vulnerable individuals. More data will need to be collected to optimize transmission parameters and evaluate the full complexity, to simulate real world scenarios in the models.

scholarly journals Reorientation of State Policies to Combat COVID-19: A Rapid Assessment of an India State Exerting Social Control Measures

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranaya swain
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Track Record ◽  
Indian State ◽  
The Government ◽  
To Come

<p>The COVID-19 virus is highly contagious as it does not respect borders, societies or communities. Even with most of the world in lockdown and clinicians battling with support measures for those infected, the governments are borrowing combat measures from each other despite scores of uncertainties. However early or late stage a country is in as regards to the virus spread, the governments are desperately trying to arrest the crisis that is dynamic and ever evolving. As such there is very little to claim about the success or lack of it, of any measure as a preventive or curative one. With this at the backdrop, this paper intends to provide a rapid assessment of reorientation of Government policies and strategies to address the emergent health and non-health issues associated therewith. With lots of limitations and within the ever-changing scenario of COVID-19 calling for continuous changes in the adopted measures, the paper documents key themes and policy changes that the Government of an Indian State-Odisha, known widely for its track record of disaster preparedness and management, has adopted in a challenging and dynamic situation. It utilises known and select Governmental and institutional sources to offer insights into some core social, economic and political issues that social scientists and policy researchers will be interested in investigating further in the days to come. </p>

scholarly journals Awareness, anxiety and coping regarding COVID-19 among South Indian population: web based cross sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3504
Author(s):  
Puvaneswari Kanagaraj ◽  
Anbueswari Kanagaraj ◽  
Madhusheela Srinivasan ◽  
Jessy Jacob ◽  
Mariamma Philip
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
South Indian ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Coping ◽  
And Control

Background: COVID-19, a highly infectious pandemic illness, has caused stress in everyone globally. It is a new situation, where no one is prepared to battle. With the currently available data, health care and the government makes guidelines and fights against this pandemic. The cooperation of the public is highly important to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.Methods: A web based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 519 participants using convenience snowballing technique to assess the awareness, anxiety, and coping strategies regarding COVID-19 from 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020. The validated online Google form questionnaire consisted of demographic variables, questionnaire related to awareness on COVID-19, anxiety related to COVID-19, and coping strategies. The analysis was done using both the descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The majority of them were graduates and postgraduates. And 78% of them reported that no COVID-19 positive cases were identified in their area. The awareness score was 7.47±1.37 (median=8, range: 1-10). And the overall anxiety regarding COVID-19 was 47.74±11.58 (Range 17-85). On average, participants practiced 4 coping strategies ranged from 1-8 mainly ‘talking to friends and family’ and ‘taking care of diet’.  Awareness was positively correlated with behavioral anxiety (r=0.103, p=0.019) and the number of coping strategies used (r=0.146, p=0.001).Conclusions: The study showed that awareness was positively associated with hand washing, social distancing which are the parts of preventive activities. Health promotion activities in terms of health education can improve the behavioural change.

scholarly journals Impact of community based awareness education about dengue by assessing knowledge and preventive practices in rural population

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3729-3735
Author(s):  
Komal Meshram ◽  
Ajay Meshram ◽  
Shubham Chopra ◽  
Ujwal Gajbe
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Dengue a major international public health concern is a vector-borne viral infection caused due to bite of Aedes aegypti mosquito. To reduce humanmosquito contact or eliminate vector population efforts should be made. The knowledge gained through this investigation would help rural population to take certain preventive and control measures against dengue fever. It would also be helpful to guide policy makers and health authorities to plan, design and initiate initiatives, various programs and policies regarding prevention of dengue. To find out the impact of community-based awareness education about dengue by assessing knowledge and preventive practices in rural population. A Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was done in rural population residing near the Datta Meghe Medical College, Wanadongri, Nagpur over a period of three months. Sample size of 166 participants; age more than 18 years residing in rural area were included in the study. Positive correlation in knowledge regarding dengue fever was found at post test among participants and information imparted; significant improvement was observed with respect to pretest taken. Questionnaire helped individuals to gain more knowledge regarding the disease and its prevention. This study concludes that the knowledge score of participants regarding dengue fever and invigilator increases at post test. Hence a better and healthy community can be achieved just by imparting simple doorstep knowledge.

scholarly journals Public’s Knowledge and Beliefs towards Universal Safety Precautions during COVID-19 Pandemic in Nepal: A web-based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-s) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Deependra Prasad Sarraf ◽  
Pramendra Prasad Gupta ◽  
Shashi Keshwar
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared as a global pandemic. In the absence of vaccines or specific drugs for COVID-19, a better understanding and implementation of universal safety precautions is essential for the prevention of COVID-19 virus infection globally. People’s adherence to the universal precautions safety measures against COVID-19 is essential which is largely affected by their knowledge and belief. Objectives: To assess the public’s knowledge and belief toward the universal safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional web-based online survey was conducted in general public in Nepal during April, 2020. A self-designed questionnaire was prepared using Google forms via docs.google.com/forms for the collection of the data. The study participants were grouped into two categories according to their level of knowledge: excellent (score 80% and above) and average (score less than 80%). Descriptive statistics mean, frequency and percentage were used to analyze the data. Results: Out of 228, majority were male (90.4%) and aged 36-45 years (36%). Mean knowledge score was 4.68±1.41. Most of them (57.9%) had average knowledge. Average of the correct responses in the knowledge and belief domain were found to be 66.9% and 71.2% respectively. Majority of the public (55.3%) believed that home-made alcohol-based hand sanitizer is equally effective to factory-made standard sanitizer against COVID-19 virus. Conclusion: Knowledge toward universal safety precautions against COVID-19 were average among the majority of the public. There was gap between knowledge and belief domain. There is an unmet need for long term educational interventions among the public regarding the preventive methods against COVID-19. Keywords: Knowledge; Belief; COVID-19; Nepal; Public; Universal safety precautions.

Knowledge and Attitudes of Jordanians toward COVID-19 pandemic: A CrossSectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (Special) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The Government ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Source Of Information

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, perception and attitudes of Jordanians regarding COVID-19 and the implementation of control measures by the government. Methods: An online survey of 25 questions assessing knowledge of COVID-19 prevention methods and attitudes toward government regulations to decrease the spread of the virus skills was conducted through social media networks between March 21 and March 22, 2020, the same day a national curfew was implemented. Results: A total of 3087 participants completed the survey. About 61.9% were females, 78.1% aged 18 to 40 years, and 40.4% were employed. The vast majority (99%) of the population reported to have at least some information about the virus. Almost half (45.2%) reported television as the main source of information about COVID-19. About 92.3% understood the importance of hand washing. About 90.5% considered the governmental measures excellent or very good, 8.7% rated measures good, 0.8% rated measures bad or very bad. Many supported government actions with 97.7% supporting the curfew decision, and 68.1% favoring school and university closure and the use of remote-education until the outbreak is resolved. The majority understood the importance of handwashing (92.3%) with 34.8% reporting washing their hands more than three times daily. Conclusions: Overall, participants demonstrated good knowledge about COVID-19 and had favorable attitudes toward government actions during the first 24 hours of the curfew. This suggests Jordan’s efforts towards COVID-19 were well received by the general public.

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