ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Coronaviruses cause disease in a wide variety of animal species. • SARSCoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans in China in 2002 The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across large number of nations is an unprecedented situation in recent times.As on 31th January 2020, a total of 9720 confirmed cases and 213 deaths have been reported in China.The number of cases reported in india now stands at 13,387 of which 11,201 are active cases and among them 392 deaths reported according to ministry of health. The Indian state governments have responded to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic India with various declarations of emergency. However maintained that the rate of infection is growing, with one in every 24 samples testing positive.Aim: The aim of this study to improve the practice to prevent Urban population from spread of COVID-19. Design and methods: A descriptive study was carried out on 60 People of urban population who belong to selected urban areas of vadodara city, and between the age of 18-50 years in Vadodara, Gujarat.vadodara. Peoplewere selected byNonProbability convenient Sampling Technique was used.Data analysis is the systematic organization and synthesis of research data. For this study, the data obtained were analyzed in respect to objectives of the study by using inferential statistics. Result: With regards to the assessment of preparedness of COVID-19, Out of 60 Respondents, 2 respondents (3.33%) have inadequate knowledge, 41 respondents (68.33%) have moderate knowledge and 17 (28.33%) have adequate knowledge regarding COVID-19. Conclusion: The present study revealed that preparedness of COVID-19 among general population is on rise in urban areas. Hence, It is essential to create awareness about COVID-19 to health care service among urban population, activities like hand washing, social distancing wearing mask are some of the intervention that can prevent the spread of COVID-19. OBJECTIVES: ? The aim of this study to improve the practice to prevent Urban population from spread of COVID-19 ? To evaluate urban people awareness about COVID-19 ? Find out the association between knowledge and selected demographic variable regarding preventive measures from corona virus. METHODS AND MATERIALS : A Descriptive study was carried out 60 covid 19 pepole who were gain the knowledge about covid 19 in vadodara urban population. Result: With regards to the assessment of preparedness of COVID-19, Out of 60 Respondents, 2 respondents (3.33%) have inadequate knowledge, 41 respondents (68.33%) have moderate knowledge and 17 (28.33%) have adequate knowledge regarding COVID-19. Keywords: Preparedness, Urban Population, COVID-19, Prevention, Urban Area
Publication date: 25/01/2022

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