Awareness among college students towards covid-19 and its effects on the cardiovascular system-a survey

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 is a respiratory syndrome affecting countless numbers of lives all over the world. It is reportedly caused due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus which is known to impair the lower respiratory tract causing distress. ACE2 receptors are the func-tional receptors of SARS-CoV-2 and are present in the lungs and heart majorly thereby causing acute cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study is to spread awareness about the COVID-19 and its effects on the cardiovascular system. Materials and Method: A questionnaire was distributed through an online Google form link to about 100 people of a dental college belonging to age groups between 17-23 years of age. The study population was asked to fill out the forms. The results were collected and the data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Result and Discussion: From the study population, the whole of 100% of the participants gave a positive response when asked if they were aware of COVID-16 and its effects although the majority of the study population was not aware of its effects in the cardiovascular system. Conclusion: By this survey, it can be concluded that a more severe approach to the awareness of COVID-19 and its various effects on the cardiovascular system could be administered among the population for the betterment of lifestyle and health.