Awareness About Gastrointestinal Symptoms In Covid-19 Among Patients - A Questionnaire Based Survey

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Sowmya K P , Dr. Abilasha R , Dr. Lakshmi T.A

Abstract

INTRODUCTION
On March 11,2020 coronavirus disease was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in COVID-19 patients. Although respiratory tract symptoms are more severe and most commonly seen in patients some also have gastrointestinal tract affected by COVID-19.
AIM
The aim of the study was to assess the awareness about gastrointestinal symptoms in COVID-19 among patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A survey was conducted across the patients treated in one of the private hospitals with symptoms similar to COVID-19. For which 108 responses were received and recorded. The complete analysis was done using SPSS Software version 2.
RESULT
Based on the 108 responses from both the genders it was seen that females had high awareness about gastrointestinal symptoms in COVID-19 when compared to males. They are also aware about the seriousness of COVID-19 and are stepping forward to treat the disease. According to the study, people were aware about the common symptoms that are around the surrounding population.
CONCLUSION It was concluded that subjects have moderate awareness about gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19. Some awareness meetings can be conducted virtually to improve the awareness about the symptoms of COVID-19 in all aspects.

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