Abstract
International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2021,11,2,90-95.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2021.2.16Published:May 2021Type:Original ArticlePerception and Anxiety of Indian Population during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire-based SurveyMalarkodi Senniyappan, Xavier Belsiyal Chellappan, Rupinder Deol, and Chandrakala Sankarapandian Malarkodi S1,*, Xavier Belsiyal C1, Rupinder Deol1, Chandrakala Sankarapandian2 1College of Nursing AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, INDIA. 2Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (KSA). Abstract:Background: The rapid and widespread of the COVID-19 virulent disease has become an important cause of concern among the general public. The declaration of the pandemic has led to a massive public reaction. The perception, anxiety of the general public will perhaps have a major bearing on the course of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Aim: This study aims to assess the perception and anxiety of the Indian population regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted through an online platform (Google form) among the Indian population. A structured questionnaire was prepared to collect data and it took about 6 min to complete the questionnaire, and a total of 351 responses were received. Descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and inferential (Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient) statistics were used to analyze the collected data. Results: Out of 351 responders, 192 (54.7%) were female, 198 (56.4 %) were aged between 18-29 years, most of them were living in cities, 178 (50.7%), and 239, (68.1%) were graduates and above. Most of the responders 179 (51.0%) were used social media to obtain information regarding COVID-19. More than half of the Indian residents viewed this coronavirus pandemic negatively (58%) and half of them (51.3%) were had a mild level of anxiety; nearly 29% had a moderate level of anxiety, few were under (19.9%) severe level anxiety. Conclusion: There is a necessity to exaggerate the understanding and address the mental health issues of people during this COVID-19 pandemic. Keywords:Anxiety, COVID-19, General Public, Pandemic, perceptionView:PDF (212.04 KB)
Highlights
COVID-19 disease originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China, in December 2019.1 At that time, enormous occurrences have been reported in further Chinese Provinces and many nearby countries to spread in countries in due course.[1]
The survey comprised of 16 items structured questionnaire of perception and general anxiety regarding COVID 19
The positive perception indicates lesser anxiety, the results suggest that as the public perceives this COVID 19 pandemic, their level of anxiety decreases (Table 5)
Summary
Article Available online http://www.ijmedph.org/v11/i2COVID 19 pandemic is sweeping across humanity beyond oceans and borders. Since the few new reported cases, firm measures have been imposed by the MoHFW to regulate the transmission of the virus, comprising restrictive outdoor activities, suspending schools, reducing social contacts, and prohibiting religious gatherings. It has resulted in an environment of fear and anxiety among the general public.[2]. The perception, anxiety of the general public will perhaps have a major bearing on the course of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Aim: This study aims to assess the perception and anxiety of the Indian population regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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