Knowledge and Awareness on Practising Social Distancing in Prevention of COVID-19 Pandemic - A Questionnaire based Survey

Abstract

Aim: The main aim of the study is to know if social distancing is a good option for COVID prevention among the general population.

Introduction: Social distancing is also called “physical distancing” meaning keeping space between yourself and others outside homes. Governments of various countries , hit by the COVID-19 pandemic introduced social distancing or are considering enacting measures of “social distancing” to slow down the spread of the contagion.

Materials and method: A study was conducted among the general population of Chennai in the month of April to may 2020 with a sample size of 100  individuals to assess their knowledge and awareness on social distancing and if it was a good option of prevention of COVID infection.
Result anddiscussion:The study reveals that 90% of the study population agreed that social distancing helps in  preventing COVID, 10% of the population thought social distancing wouldn't help in preventing COVID infection. 77% of participants believed social distancing at public places is necessary whereas 23%  do not prefer social distancing in public places.
Conclusion: The present study reveals that people agree that practising social distancing is a very good option for preventing one from viral infections, now and also for any infection. Also , people have awareness about the various preventive measures and the fact social gatherings can increase the risk of the COVID -19 spread.