Authors : Dr. Madhur Gupta, Dr. Arti Ajay Kasulkar
Volume : 12
Issue : 4
Year : 2020
Page No : 65-69
ABSTRACT: Background: COVID-19 pandemic is being transmitted rapidly across the globe. The best way of averting the spread is to know about its prevention strategy and act accordingly. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based online survey regarding health-seeking behavioral intentions and prevention practices of medical undergraduates during COVID-19 lockdown period was conducted. Responses were analyzed for number and percentage. Results: 84.89% of students were aware of Arogya Setu App. 76.10% were willing to participate in the training of COVID-19 to work as a frontline worker and 91.76% students were ready to work in hospitals in case the need arises. Precautionary measures such as hand washing (90.66%), using hand sanitizer (83.79%) and wearing a face mask (93.68%) were adopted by most of the participants. ConclusionThe medical students have good behavioral intentions and prevention practices and could spread this knowledge to the society and help in curbing the menace of COVID -19. Key words: Behavioral intentions, Prevention practices, COVID-19 lockdown, Medical undergraduates.