ASSESSMENT OF THE PRACTICES AND DIFFICULTIES FACED DURING LOCKDOWN PERIOD OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG URBAN POPULATION OF ROHTAK, HARYANA

Dr. B.M.Vashisht; Dr. Dhriti Bapna; Dr. Anil Kumar; Dr. Ravish Ranjan; Dr. Aman Sachdeva; Dr. Navraj Singh Tiwana

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

ASSESSMENT OF THE PRACTICES AND DIFFICULTIES FACED DURING LOCKDOWN PERIOD OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG URBAN POPULATION OF ROHTAK, HARYANA

Dr. B. M. Vashisht, Dr. Dhriti Bapna, Dr. Anil Kumar, Dr. Ravish Ranjan, Dr. Aman Sachdeva, Dr. Navraj Singh Tiwana

Abstract :

The novel corona virus disease has spread rapidly throughout the world. Health emergencies can lead to detrimental consequences due to disease related anxiety, social isolation and abundance of misinformation on social media. A cross–sectional survey was conducted to assess practices and difficulties faced during lockdown among urban population of Rohtak. 234 participants were interviewed using a semi–structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using Microsoft Excel version 2010 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences ver.24 (SPSS.24). 24.8% subjects went to market daily for purchasing essential items. The common precautions practiced were use of mask (94.9%) followed by social distancing (22.2%), sanitizer (17.5%), hand washing (12.4%) and bathing after returning home (2.1%). 6.4% of participants experienced stress, sleep difficulties, disinterest in self– care or diet and 72.6% affirmed that their earning was reduced. Problems faced by the people should be addressed effectively by collective efforts. Information, education and communication activities should be strengthened so that community practices are improved leading to reduction in COVID–19 cases.