A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge About Facts and Prevailing Myths Regarding COVID-19 in General Public
Keywords:
Novel coronavirus, pandemic, quarantine, outbreak, myths and factsAbstract
To assess the knowledge about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among the population. To assess the
prevailing myths regarding COVID-19. Methodology: This survey with descriptive design was conducted on 117 residents of
Ghaziabad, to assess the facts about COVID-19 as well as prevailing myths regarding COVID-19. A structured questionnaire
was used to conduct the survey. Participants participated actively in this research. Result: Data was analyzed using descriptive
statistics. Out of 117 respondents, 82 were males and 35 were females. Out of 117 subjects, 71.65% had correct knowledge of
COVID-19, and 28.35% did not have the correct knowledge regarding the disease. Myths were not prevalent among the
study subjects. Conclusion: The study showed that most people had correct knowledge about the facts of COVID-19. Myths
were not prevalent.
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