A study of attitudes and precaution practices towards COVID-19 inpregnant women fromtapovancenters of Gujarat
Keywords:
Knowledge of COVID-19, COVID -19 FearAbstract
In an effort to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, government authorities have taken various initiatives. The effectiveness of these mitigation measures is highly dependent on cooperation of all members of society. The knowledge, attitudes and practices people hold toward the disease play an integral role in determining a society’s readiness to accept behavioral change measures from health authorities. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge levels, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 among the pregnant women from Tapovan Centers of Gujarat which are affiliated by Children’s University. The survey of 56 pregnant women was conducted with questionnaire through Google forms on COVID-19 to determine their attitude and precaution practices. All participants (100%) were acquainted with the knowledge on precaution practices (e.g.,avoiding crowds, hand hygiene, wearing of face masks) to be safe from COVID-19. Most participants (98.2%) were taking precautions and following practice to be safe from COVID-19. Almost half of the participants (51.8%) have a fear of COVID-19. The results highlight the importance of consistent efforts from the government as well as the need for the health education programs to improve levels of attitudes and precaution practices.
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Dr.Hemangi D. Mehta (Associate Professor)
She is M.Sc., Ph.D. (Women Empowerment) in General Home Science. Currently working as an Associate Professor of Home Science at Children's University, Gandhinagar. In her professional career, she has 17 years of experience with the variety of roles such as Home Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Junagadh Agricultural University, Morbi. Women empowerment, child development, food and nutrition, etc. are her area of interest. She is an author of 6 books (national & international) along with 37 research papers. She also participated in 100+ webinars/seminars and conferences conducted offline and online. She is a lifetime member of Home Science Association of India, Society of Extension Education – Gujarat, Hind Agri Horticulture Society, International Journal Of Agriculture Sciences - Bio Info Publication, The Gujarat Association for Agriculture Science and Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences as well as an editorial board member in Hind Institute of Science & Technology.
Email:hemangidmehta@gmail.com
Dr. Daxaben N. Mehta (Principal)
She is M. Sc. in Life Science and Ph.D. in Zoology. Currently working as a Principal in Smt. Sadguna C. U. Shah Home Science and C. U. Shah Arts & Commerce Mahila College, Wadhwan, Surendranagar. In her professional career, she has 34 years of teaching experience and 20 years of research experience. She has guided 12 students for M.Sc. dissertation, 10 students for Ph.D. dissertation and given 50 live lectures in SANDHAN virtual class. She is an author of 30 research papers. She also participated in 25 webinars/seminars and conferences conducted offline and online. She is a lifetime member of Home Science Association of India and All India College Principal Association. She is also a senate member of Saurashtra University.
Email:dnmehta.hsc@gmail.com
Dr. Nilambari Dave.
She is M.Sc., Ph.D. (Foods and Nutrition) in General Home Science. She is Ex. In charge Vice Chancellor in Saurashtra University, Rajkot. In her professional career, she has 34 years of teaching experience and 18 years of research experience. She has guided 14 students for M.Sc. dissertation, 17 students for Ph.D. dissertation and played variety of roles. She is an author of 4 books (national & international) along with 17 research papers. She also participated in 58 webinars/seminars and conferences conducted offline and online. She is a member of P.G. adhoc board of studies and Faculty of Home Science. She is also a senate member of Saurashtra University.
Email: drnilambarid@gmail.com
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