Search

Enormous successes have been obtained against the control of major epidemic diseases, such as SARS, MERS, Ebola, Swine Flu in the past. Dynamic interplay of biological, socio-cultural and ecological factors, together with novel aspects of human-animal interphase, pose additional challenges with respect to the emergence of infectious diseases. The important challenges faced in the control and prevention of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases range from understanding the impact of factors that are necessary for the emergence, to development of strengthened surveillance systems that can mitigate human suffering and death. The aim of the current study is to assess the awareness of symptomatic differences between viral diseases like COVID-19, SARS, Swine flu and common cold among dental students that support the prevention of emergence or re-emergence. Cross-sectional type of study conducted among the undergraduate students comprising 100 Subjects. A questionnaire comprising 15 questions in total were framed, and responses were collected in Google forms in SPSS Software statistical analysis. The study has concluded that dental students have an awareness of the symptomatic differences between infectious viral disease. The study concluded that the awareness of symptomatic differences between viral diseases like COVID-19, SARS, Swine flu, Common cold is good among the dental students who would pave the way for early diagnosis and avoid spreading of such diseases. A further awareness can be created by regular webinars, seminars and brainstorming sessions among these healthcare professionals.

Aim: The aim of the current study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, the anxiety experienced among the general population of Chennai during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and lockdown Materials and Methods: A Cross-sectional type of study conducted among the general population comprising 101 Subjects A questionnaire of 15 questions was framed and responses were collected in Google forms The data was collected, analyzed statistically using SPSS software Chi-square test was done to check the association between gender and the impact of COVID-19 and its lockdown effects The data was represented in a Bar Chart using SPSS software statistically Results: The overall scenario of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown leads to Pessimistic outbursts in terms of Mental and Financial aspects and an Optimistic approach in terms of the natural and family way Conclusion: The survey has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and lockdown have led to fear of death among the general population, domestic abuse, unemployment, and financial crisis as a negative impact The increase in the flourish of the environment and natural resources, decrease in global warming, and wastage of food are the positive impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown have paved the way for the global implementation of Online Education and Work from home © 2020, Radiance Research Academy All rights reserved