Household preparedness for emergencies during COVID-19 pandemic among the general population of Nepal.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy affecting numerous people's livelihoods. Despite preventive behaviors and advancements of vaccination, the risk of infection still exists due to the emergence of new variants of concern and the changing behavior of the SARS CoV-2 virus. Therefore, preparedness measures are crucial for any emergency. In such situations, it is important to understand preparedness behavior at the household level, as it aids in reducing the risk of transmission and the severity of the disease before accessing any external support. Our study aimed to evaluate household preparedness level for emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics among the general population of Nepal. Data was collected

SUBMITTER: Shrestha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392347 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature