Abstract
Background: The coronavirus is a family of viruses, it can cause severe medical complications and leadto death in some people. Aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towardsCOVID-19 among the population in Balod and Raipura Mahadev Ghat areas of Chhattisgarh state in India.Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in selected areas of Chhattisgarh state during lockdownperiod from 23rd to 30th April 2020. A total of 151 responses were recorded online survey through GoogleForm. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS-21. Among the participants, considerably sound knowledgewas present regarding the transmission of COVID-19 from human to human (100%), its causative agent(96%), at risk group for COVID-19 (91.4%), incubation period (90.1%). Almost all the respondents (98%)avoided stepping out of home and also maintained social distance and avoid gathering. All the participantsused mask whenever they went out of home and 90.7 percent respondents had followed hand washingsteps as suggested WHO. Conclusion: Health awareness has impact on knowledge, attitude and practicetowards COVID-19. Moreover, regular educational interventions and awareness campaigns are still requiredin preventing the further spread of COVID-19.
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