Knowledge, awareness and perception about Ayurveda as an immunity booster against COVID 19 among general population - a cross sectional survey

Gheena, S.; Sandhya, Sundar, Sheron, Blessy

Gheena, S.; Sandhya, Sundar, Sheron, Blessy.

Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils ; 8(4):11269-11296, 2021.

Article in English | CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-1790523

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Aim:

To evaluate the knowledge, awareness and perception levels of the general public on the immune boosting effects of Ayurveda against Covid 19.

Background:

Ayurveda is a traditional medicine that is usually followed in India. Ayurveda has the power and strength to build up an immunity system to fight against the Covid 19. Materials and

methods:

A cross sectional study was conducted among the general public visiting a private dental institution. Random sampling was employed. Closed ended, a structured questionnaire was prepared and circulated through google forms. The data collected was tabulated and analyzed by SPSS software (version 23).

Keywords

Prion, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Humans [VV210]; Health Services [UU350]; traditional medicines; traditional medicine; awareness; immunity; viral diseases; coronavirus disease 2019; human diseases; man; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Eucalyptus viminalis; India; Tamil Nadu; Commonwealth of Nations; lower-middle income countries; medium Human Development Index countries; South Asia; Asia; Homo; Hominidae; primates; mammals; vertebrates; Chordata; animals; eukaryotes; Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus; Betacoronavirus; Coronavirinae; Coronaviridae; Nidovirales; positive-sense ssRNA Viruses; ssRNA Viruses; RNA Viruses; viruses; Eucalyptus; Myrtaceae; Myrtales; eudicots; angiosperms; Spermatophyta; plants; Ayurvedic medicine; folk medicine; SARS-CoV-2; manna gum; viral infections; Madras

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: CAB Abstracts Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine / Vaccines Language: English Journal: Natural Volatiles & Essential Oils Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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