ABSTRACT
Fishing is one of mankind's oldest economic activities. It's all about farming. Fish and other seafood form an enchanting part of a wholesome food source. Millions of people around the world have successfully engaged in fishing and fish trading over the years. The main aim of the study is to understand the socio-economic background of the fishermen as well as their earnings, costs and catches before and after the COVID 19in Tharuvaikulam village. The study used both primary and secondary data. The study included 150 randomly selected fishing families from Tharuvaikulam village. The sample size was 15%. Percent analysis, mean, chi-square test, and probability analysis were used. From the analysis, it can be concluded that the average monthly income of the fishing families was Rs. 3,041.67 before the COVID 19and Rs. 3,380.95 after the COVID 19. The result of the chi-square test showed that there is a significant difference in the monthly income of fishermen before and after the COVID 19in Tharuvaikulam village in Tuticorin district. The present study concludes that the lack of awareness and viable alternative livelihood programs pose major barriers to improving their socio-economic status and also threaten the sustainable use of fisheries resources. Copyright © 2022, Anka Publishers. All rights reserved.
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has likely brought many changes to how you live your life, and with it uncertainty, altered daily routines, financial pressures and social isolation. You may worry about getting sick, how long the pandemic will last, whether you'll lose your job, and what the future will bring. Information overload, rumors and misinformation can make your life feel out of control and make it unclear what to do. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may experience stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. And mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, can worsen. Surveys show a major increase in the number of U.S. adults who report symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression during the pandemic, compared with surveys before the pandemic. Some people have increased their use of alcohol or drugs, thinking that can help them cope with their fears about the pandemic. In reality, using these substances can worsen anxiety and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have negatively affected many people's mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. During the pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, a share that has been largely consistent, up from one in ten adults who reported these symptoms from January to June 2019 (Figure 1). A KFF Health Tracking Poll from July 2020 also found that many adults are reporting specific negative impacts on their mental health and well-being, such as difficulty sleeping (36%) or eating (32%), increases in alcohol consumption or substance use (12%), and worsening chronic conditions (12%), due to worry and stress over the corona virus. As the pandemic wears on, ongoing and necessary public health measures expose many people to experiencing situations linked to poor mental health outcomes, such as isolation and job loss. People with substance use disorders, notably those addicted to tobacco or opioids, are likely to have worse outcomes if they get COVID-19. That's because these addictions can harm lung function and weaken the immune system, causing chronic conditions such as heart disease and lung disease, which increase the risk of serious complications from COVID-19. For all of these reasons, it's important to learn self-care strategies and get the care you need to help you cope.