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Lifestyle, behavior, perception and practices of Nepalese during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Kandel, Samikshya; Lamsal, Mahesh; Yadav, Saroj Adhikari; Bhandari, Dipak; Adhikari, Ganesh; Poudel, Sagar; Sharma, Pawan; Gautam, Swotantra.
  • Kandel S; Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal.
  • Lamsal M; Central Department of Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Yadav SA; Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Bhandari D; Pokhara Biological Sciences and Technology Centre, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • Adhikari G; Central Department of Biotechnology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Poudel S; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Sharma P; B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
  • Gautam S; B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc ; 58(229): 690-695, 2020 Sep 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-903344
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

COVID-19 infection is caused by a new strain of SARS CoV-2 virus, which transmits directly from person-to-person and has become a pandemic. To counteract this, actions related to mass quarantines or stay-at-home orders have been used termed as lockdown. This study aims to study lifestyle, behaviour, perception and practice of people regarding during the lockdown.

METHODS:

An online survey was conducted with structured questionnaire in Google forms after ethical approval from Nepal Health Research Council (Ref-2631). The attributes of knowledge, attitude and practices were explored using multiple-choice questions and results were statistically analysed using Microsoft excel.

RESULTS:

Five hundred fifty-five respondents completed the survey with 280 (50.5%) males and 275 (49.5%) female. The knowledge regarding viral pandemic was increased in 496 (89.3%) respondents. 424 (76.4%) people developed stress due to pandemic. Three hundred fifty three (63.6%) were adversely affected by professional works or suffered economic loss in business. More than 42% participants are using their time for study in personal development, online classes etc.

Conclusions:

The knowledge of viral pandemic as well as personal hygiene habits have improved in majority of people but many also developed stress. They were convinced that lockdown lowered transmission of infection which in turn affected lifestyle behaviour and practices. Practicing social distancing becomes too difficult for the poor in the absence of proper social security system and government support. E-Learning has become more acceptable due to lockdown. Further studies with in-person interviews are warranted.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jnma.5284

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jnma.5284