Google knowledge and awareness of covid-19 among the general public-a questionnaire survey

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 pandemic is a dreadful pandemic that has spread worldwide. COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 188 countries and territories across the globe. Coronaviruses are a family of enveloped, single-stranded, positive-strand RNA viruses classified within the nidovirales order. The underlying biological mechanisms and functional constraints that determine the evolution and conservation of the unique activities of the virus remains to be elucidated. Researchers are testing a variety of possible approaches and treatment methodologies for eradicating this novel coronavirus. No antibiotics are effective against the virus. No medication is currently available that can be recommended to treat COVID-19 and is, therefore, no cure available. We all know that Prevention is always better than cure. But in this case, Prevention is the only option left. Aim: The aim of the current study is to measure the knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among the people residing in the locality of Chennai and to provide detailed statistical data. Methodology: A survey had been conducted among 115 people residing in the locality of Chennai. A survey questionnaire had been used to collect data from the people. An online survey platform “Google forms” had been used for this purpose. The questionnaire comprised of 24 questions. The questionnaire had been distributed through digital platforms and the answers were recorded. SPSS Software had been used in the analysis and the results are described in pictorial charts. Results: The results show that about 82.57% of the study population had complete knowledge and awareness on the symptoms of the COVID-19 infection and the precautionary measures that help in preventing the infection. The results also show that females have higher knowledge and awareness of the ongoing pandemic than males. Conclusion: From our study, we can conclude that the people of Chennai have got significant knowledge and awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Educational Interventional Programs can be conducted to enhance the knowledge and awareness of the people.