Disciplined Nation? Attitude towards Self Practiced Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention in Prevention of Covid-19 Infection among Adults before Complete Lockdown was Imposed in India
attitude towards social distancing
Abstract
Background: Preparedness for passive intervention in form of social distancing in cultural setting of India needs to be studied.
Objective: To determine the attitude of urban adults of India regarding feasibility of social distancing as a mode of prevention of Covid-19 transmission before complete lockdown in country was imposed.
Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among adults who were literate in English language and were residing in urban areas of various regions India. Data was collected between 16th to 20th March, 2020 before lockdown in various districts were started and Janata curfew (lockdown) was announced. Questionnaire included hypothetical scenarios to assess attitude of study population on social distancing.
Result: There were 264 completed responses. 87.9% among all believed that social distancing will prevent them and others too. Positive attitude towards work place related social distancing was reported by 84.8%. Feasibility towards avoiding market and going to family functions (coping strategies) were showing positive attitude among 52.3% and 72.9% respectively. Giving leave to maid (active prevention) was difficult for 47.4% female respondents, 73.3% employees in public and private sector and 83.3% of age more than 60 years.
Conclusion: The urban India with so much of diversities showed a promising favorable attitude towards social distancing.
How to cite this article:
Singh M, Goswami S, Minhas A, Goyal P. Disciplined Nation? Attitude towards Self Practiced Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention in Prevention of Covid-19 Infection among Adults before Complete Lockdown was Imposed in India. Int J Preven Curat Comm Med 2020; 6(1): 25-29.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202004
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