COVID-19 -Awareness, Attitude & Life Style Modifications Among Undergraduate Health Professional Students of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University: A Questionnaire Based Online Survey.

Abstract

The rapid and extensive spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a major cause of concern for the healthcare professionals in India due to rise in cases day by day. The Government of India declared a series of lockdowns to prevent the spread of this infection. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness and attitude and lifestyle changes of health care students by physically, mentally or by nutritionally during this lockdown. Online survey was done for all undergraduate health professional students of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, deemed to be a university. A questionnaire was made according to MOH information and validated to evaluate their knowledge, attitude and lifestyle modifications. Google form link was given to all the students through various online portals as G-mail, Whats app and Instagram page of university. Total 910 students participated in the survey. Incomplete and irrelevant information submitted were excluded from the study. Thematic analysis was done for lifestyle modifications under the headings Daily Routine, Psychological, educational, Physical and dietary modifications. Most of the students were aware about the spread, precautions and preventive measures of COVID-19. Students reported various attitudinal changes significantly during COVID-19 as use of sanitizer, avoiding gathering, washing hands etc. Mixed response was obtained for online lectures and self directed learning during lock down from all levels of students. More studies are recommended to generate evidence and awareness through research on COVID-19. Health care professional Students awareness is one of the future aspects of dealing with the COVID19 and other similar conditions if occurred.