Knowledge and Perceptions on COVID 19 among the University Students in Odisha An Online Survey
Journal Title: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development - Year 2021, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The most recent outbreak of the highly infectious acute respiratory syndrome SARS CoV 2 has grappled the world. Human behavior and awareness assessment during this crisis is crucial in an effort to contain the pandemic. Objectives We conducted this study to assess evaluation of awareness, attitude, prevention, expectations, and precautionary measures against COVID 19 among the university students in Odisha. Methods This is a comprehensive cross sectional study that was conducted as an online survey using an online self completed questionnaire. The participants were students enrolled in different universities in Odisha. The questionnaires were divided into four main sections general health knowledge, sterilisation, prevention, and precautionary measures on COVID19. Results Most of the students 85.8 believed that consuming antibiotics is not useful, 75.9 considered that washing hands with normal water is helpful and 61.8 believed drinking a hot drink will help prevent COVID 19. Where 54.7 of participants followed the world health organization as the primary sources of information and 27.4 of the participants used social media to obtain information about SARS CoV 2. Most of the participants 99 agreed that self isolation and maintaining distance can decrease the spread of COVID 19. The majority of the respondents had sufficient knowledge and their attitude and perception towards Covid 19 preventive measures was satisfactory. Conclusion Odisha Universities students demonstrated an expected level of awareness about the COVID 19 virus and implemented effective strategies to prevent its spread. Haitham Haj Mohammed | Nibal Dibiat "Knowledge and Perceptions on COVID-19 among the University Students in Odisha: An Online Survey" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38416.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/biotechnology/38416/knowledge-and-perceptions-on-covid19-among-the-university-students-in-odisha-an-online-survey/haitham-haj-mohammed
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Haitham Haj Mohammed | Nibal Dibiat
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