This scientific paper presents research on the prevalence of COVID-19 appropriate behaviors among the general public in selected areas of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The study found that 40% of respondents tested positive for COVID-19, while 60% tested negative. An attitude scale also found that 75% of respondents agreed with practicing COVID-19 appropriate behaviors, while 16.6% disagreed and 8.4% remained undecided. The paper concludes that assessing COVID-19 prevalence and behaviors in the community can help promote preventive measures and inform nursing practice, education, administration, and further research.

2. SCIENTIFIC PAPER
PRESENTATION
THEME: PREVALENCE OF
COVID- APPROPRIATE
BEHAVIOR AMONG GENERAL
PUBLIC
Code: 05

3. INTRODUCTION
• The novel corona virus (that causes COVID-19) has been a
global phenomenon. With its rapid spread rate, it has caused
major disruptions to the livelihoods of people worldwide.
As of 30 November 2020, the pandemic had caused nearly
1.46 million deaths of 63.1 million confirmed cases. India
has the second highest number of reported cases, but most
sero prevalence estimates come from cities. Cities, with
denser population, are more vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2

4. NEED FOR THE STUDY
• The COVID-19 pandemic gave an opportunity to adopt
many appropriate changes in the behavior of the people in
India. The major gears of those behavior changes were the
enforcement by the government, fear, motivation (self and
induced), and self-experiences or realizations with time. If
those changes are fitted in the Trans-Theoretical Model,
Indian people have passed through the “Pre-Contemplation”
to “Action” stage of behavior changes during different
phases of this pandemic

5. SIGNIFICANCE IN NURSING
• Nurses have critical roles and responsibilities during the
COVID-19 pandemic. nurses must maintain effective
supply and usage of sanitation materials and personal
protective equipment and offer screening information,
confinement guidelines, and triage protocols based on the
latest guidance. A global pandemic needs strong nursing
staff engagement in clinical management, awareness and
knowledge exchange, and public safety. . Nurses are now
actively involved in COVID-19 interventions, and they will
remain key players in stopping the pandemic with adequate
assistance.

6. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
• A Descriptive study on Prevalence of COVID and
appropriate behavior among General Public in Selected area
of Hyderabad, Telangana.

7. OBJECTIVES
• Assess the prevalence of COVID 19 among general public
• Assess the appropriate behavior among general public

8. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
• Reviews related to prevalence of covid 19
• Reviews related to appropriate behaviour
on covid 19

9. METHODOLOGY
• RESEARCH APPROACH: Qualitative Research Approach
• RESEARCH METHOD: Non –Experimental
• RESEARCH DESIGN: Descriptive Research
• SETTING: NAGARAM, MEDCHAL DISTRICT
TELANGANA
• VARIABLES: Research variable on prevalence of COVID
and appropriate behavior among general public
• POPULATION: General Public
• SAMPLE SIZE: 60
• SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Non probability purposive
convenient sampling technique

10. PROCEDURE OF DATA
COLLECTION
• A formal permission was sought from the medical office.
Sample was taken from PHC at nagaram who have visited
and tested for Rapid Antigen or RTPCR. Data was collected
for 7days.
• Attitude scale was prepared to assess the appropriate
behavior of general public. STATEMENT RESPONSES: a)
Agree b) Disagree c) Undecided

11. DATAANALYSIS
• Data analysis will be done will be done by descriptive
(Mean, Frequency, Percentage and Standard Deviation)
• Frequency and percentage distribution will be done to
analyze the socio- demographic variables. Mean and
Standard Deviation will be done to prevalence of COVID
19 and appropriate behavior among General Public

12. FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE DISTRBUTION ON
PREVALENCE OF COVID 19 AND APPROPRIATE
BEHAVIOR AMONG GENERAL PUBLIC
S.NO DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLE FREQUENCY N=60%
1 AGE
A)25-30 YEARS 8 13.4
B)30-35 YEARS 10 16.6
C)35-40 YEARS 12 20
D)40 AND ABOVE 30 50
2 GENDER
A)MALE 36 60
B)FEMALE 24 40

13. 3 Co-Morbidity
A)Hypertension 20 33.33
B)Diabetes 15 25
C)Smoking 5 8.34
D)Respiratory Condition 20 33.33
4 Source Of Infection
A)Friends 20 33.33
B)Family 20 33.33
C)Relatives 15 25
D)None Of The Above 5 8.34
5 Mode Of Transmission
A)Close Contact 30 50
B)Air- Borne Infection 12 20
C)Droplet Infection 3 5
D)None Of The Above 15 25
6 Signs And Symptoms
A)Cough, Cold, Fever 25 41.8
B)Body Pains, Diarrhea 15 25
C)Respiratory Condition 10 16.6
D)Asymptomatic 10 16.6
7 Test
A)Rapid Antigen 36 60
B)RTPCR 24 40

14. Table 2: Frequency and Percentage Distribution on Prevalence
of COVID 19 among General Public at Nagaram
S.NO
TESTED/RESULT
FREQUENCY N=60%
1 POSITIVE 24 40%
2 NEGATIVE 36 60%
TOTAL 60 100%
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
40%
60%

15. Table 3: Frequency and Percentage Distribution on
Appropriate Behavior among General Public at Nagaram by
Attitude scale
S.NO
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
FREQUENCY N=60%
1 AGREE 45 75%
2 DISAGREE 10 16.60%
3 UNDECIDED 5 8.40%
TOTAL 60 100%
75%
16.60%
8.40%
AGREE DISAGREE UNDECIDED

16. Sl.no Statements
1 Greet without physical contact
2 Maintain physical distance
3 Wear reusable hand-made face-cover or mask, at all times
4 Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
5 Maintain respiratory hygiene
6 Wash hands frequently and thoroughly
7 Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
8 Do not spit in the open
9 Avoid unnecessary travel
10 Do not discriminate against anyone
11 Discourage crowd - Encourage Safety
12 Do not circulate social media posts which carry unverified or negative
information
13 Seek information on COVID-19 from credible sources
14 Call National Toll-free helpline 1075 or State helpline numbers for any queries
15 Seek psychosocial support for any stress or anxiety
General public responses towards Appropriate Behaviour -covid 19

17. Preparation for the future
• Corona virus is still there in the community
• Follow the five fold strategy of covid
appropriate behaviour.
• Test
• Track
• Treat
• Vaccination
• Adherence to covid 19 appropriate behviour

18. IMPLICATIONS:
• NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses are the key person of the
health team. Who play vital role in promotion and
prevention of health. They should involve in planning in
importance of preventive behavioral measures and practices
during COVID19
• NURSING EDUCATION: Nurse educator can teach to
adopt appropriate measures on COVID 19 to improve the
implementations of safety measures in general public

19. • NURSING ADMINISTRATION: Nurse administrator
should plan in creating awareness programmes to enhance
the knowledge in public regarding COVID 19
• NURSING RESEARCH: Nursing research can help to
identify the existing knowledge gap in nursing profession.
This will help to increase the emerging models of care,
evidence based practices and to improve the quality and
standard related to COVID 19

20. RECOMMENDATIONS:
• A Cross sectional study on adherence to COVID 19
appropriate behavior among general public
• Prevalence of COVID and appropriate behavior on both
large scale and small scale sectors

21. CONCLUSION
• The present study was aimed on prevalence of COVID 19
and appropriate behavior among general public at Nagaram,
Medchal District, Telangana. Objectives of the study is to
assess the prevalence of COVID 19 among general Public,
to assess the appropriate behavior among general public
• The result shows of prevalence of COVID 19 among
general public.40% of public are tested positive and 60% of
public are tested negative and the Appropriate Behavior
among General Public at Nagaram by Attitude scale. 75% of
public agreed, 16.5% public disagreed and 8.4% of public
are undecided.

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