“Social impact of pandemic disease (COVID-19) in general population

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the entire world off its feet by its deadly outcomes and India is no exception to it. The pandemic has affected our country in many different terms that has caused different issues for the general public and rendering many jobless. There were many problems cause like economic loss, loss of life, business, jobs etc2. Considering this current situation, this research is be based on highlighting the social impact of the pandemic disease on the general population. Methodology: A Non-Experimental Descriptive Research Approach “Quantitative research which involves the collection and collation of numerical information under considerable control.” The study was conducted among the general population of Pune City. The selection of sample was based on easy geographical accessibility, willingness of the samples and availability of samples. The sample size for study was 100, selected by using Non Probability Convenience Sampling Technique from various residents living in Pune City who met the inclusion criteria. A structured modified questionnaire was developed based on the research problem, to get the information from the samples. Objective: 1) To assess the effect of lockdown on social life in general population in selected area of Pune city. 2) To assess the obstacles faced by general public during the Covid-19 pandemic. 3) To associate the demographic variables with the lockdown effect and obstacles in selected areas of Pune City. Result: The analysis shows that the family relations of 28.6% population were severely affected by the pandemic situation and 69.84% of population were less affected by it. The social relations and recreation of 76.19% population were severely affected by the pandemic situation and 15.9% of population were less affected by it. The 74.6% population were severely affected psychologically due to the pandemic situation and 14% of population were less affected psychologically. Also 79.37% population were faced severely difficulties in getting the basic necessities during the pandemic situation while 12.7% of population faced less problems in procuring the basic necessities. Also 36.51% population faced sever obstacles related to work while 52.4% of population faced less obstacles by it. Since all the p-values corresponding to gender is less (less than 0.05). Hence gender is to have significant association with the lockdown effect and obstacles. Conclusion: This research concludes that COVID-19 has had a great effect on social relations, psychological aspect.