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@article{168005,
        author = {Mrs.Aghila M},
        title = {ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION ON POST COVID SYNDROME AMONG COVID AFFECTED ADULTS IN A VIEW TO PREPARE INFORMATION BOOKLET IN SELECTED COMMUNITY AT KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {4},
        pages = {953-958},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=168005},
        abstract = {Post-COVID syndrome comprises a range of symptoms, including tiredness, dyspnea, fatigue, brain fog, autonomic dysfunction, headache, loss of smell or taste, cough, depression, low-grade fever, palpitations, dizziness, muscle pain, and joint pain, typically appearing 2 to 6 weeks after COVID-19 infection. Approximately 30% of COVID-19 survivors experience these symptoms, for which there is no specific treatment. Prevention is best achieved through vaccination and healthy lifestyle practices, such as frequent hand washing, maintaining a healthy weight, eating more vegetables, engaging in mild exercise, avoiding alcohol, using telemedicine for follow-ups, and practicing yoga or meditation to manage comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes. Warning signs such as high fever, low oxygen saturation, chest pain, and dizziness should not be ignored.
This study employed a descriptive quantitative approach, utilizing random sampling to assess the knowledge and perception of post-COVID syndrome among participants, and to explore associations with demographic and clinical variables. The findings revealed that 51% had moderately adequate knowledge, 35% had inadequate knowledge, and 14% had adequate knowledge. In terms of perception, 48% of participants had high perception, 22% very high, 18% medium, and 12% low. Significant associations were found between knowledge and variables such as age, gender, family type, place of living, education, and monthly income. Similar associations were found between perception and factors like age, family type, place of living, and education. Clinical factors such as vaccination status and treatment history also influenced knowledge and perception levels.
The study suggests further research with larger samples and longitudinal designs to evaluate the effectiveness of informational booklets on post-COVID syndrome.},
        keywords = {Knowledge, Perception, Post-COVID Syndrome, COVID-affected adults, Information booklet},
        month = {September},
        }