Abstract

BACKGROUND Elderly people especially those with co-morbidities are considered to be more at risk to suffer from serious infection and complications due to corona virus disease - 19 (COVID 19) infection. The concept of reverse quarantine which ensured minimum contact of vulnerable individuals with others was put forward even from early days of the pandemic. How much the vulnerable individuals were aware of the concept, its practice and the apparent outcome is of interest. This information could be used in designing infection prevention measures.The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude & practice regarding “reverse quarantine” among senior citizens. METHODS A longitudinal study was conducted in the urban area of Kollam district in Kerala from June 1st 2020 to May 31st 2021 (1 year). The study subjects included 128 individuals above 60 years, residing in the area. RESULTS Majority of study subjects had good knowledge and the right attitude regarding reverse quarantine. Regarding correct practices, 70 % of them were following good practices on reverse quarantine. None of them received any assistance from health care providers in ensuring reverse quarantine. CONCLUSIONS Improving the practice of reverse quarantine will bring about further protection of vulnerable groups, even after being fully vaccinated. KEY WORDS COVID – 19, Risk - Group, Senior Citizens, Self-Protection, Reverse Quarantine.

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