Assessing the Level of Awareness and Knowledge of the Covid-19 Pandemic Among the Population of Lahore

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of the Covid-19 pandemic among the population of Lahore. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was completed in six months from 5th February 2021 to 5th August 2021. A self-constructed questionnaire consisting of questions related to general knowledge, prevention, symptoms, spread, and treatment was used. The technique of convenient sampling was used. After taking informed written consent, data were collected from the population of Lahore. An online questionnaire was used to collect data and google forms were generated and shared through social media (Facebook, WhatsApp). SPSS version 25 was used for the analysis of the data. Results: A total of 164 participants were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 38.45. Among all participants, 71.28 % have a good awareness of the coronavirus and its precautions related to maintaining social distancing and hygienic measures while 28.72 % were not well aware of the corona and its precautions. Conclusion: There was a good level of awareness and knowledge regarding Covid-19 among the general population of Lahore. People were well aware of the general knowledge and precautionary measures however some gaps are found in the section on the spread and treatment of coronavirus.