COVID-19 related knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Indian Population: An online national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This highly contagious zoonotic corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) spread to most parts of the world (200 countries) and created a public health emergency. Due to its novel nature and indistinctness, different sources of information and suggestions were developed to guide the individuals about its transmission and prevent its infection. Responses to the active intervention efforts have posed some relevant questions on population understanding and attitudes toward COVID-19. The present study is aims to assess the COVID-19 related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) in a heterogeneous Indian population.

Material and methods

501 respondents across India participated in a questionnaire-based online survey from April 2020 to May 2020. The questionnaire incorporated 56 qu

SUBMITTER: Singh PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8893705 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature