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Public Perception on SARS-CoV-2 Transmission and Air Disinfection Systems: A Study

Aman Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Nishant Raj Kapoor, Akash Deep, Kishor S. Kulkarni, Harish Chandra Arora

Abstract


In 225 countries, there were 545,226,550 confirmed cases, 6,334,728 fatalities from COVID-19 as of July 03, 2022. The United Nations labelled the illness a social, human, and economic crisis in 2020, based on its negative impact on total human well-being. Both developing and developed countries are bearing the burden of COVID-19 on their national economies. Several weak economies stumble and fall down during this pandemic. Severe economic losses might increase the risk of mental problems, especially anxiety. Quarantine and social distancing have a substantial influence on the human psychological well-being. Fear of infection, loss of freedom, death, and separation from relatives, economic hardship, boredom, stigma, and uncertainty about disease status affect the mental state of the public and leads to severe mental health problems during the spread of SARS-CoV-2. This research is part of the AcSIR’s social initiative, which aims to help the society. The authors of this study used a questionnaire survey to find-out public opinion on numerous features of COVID-19. The questionnaire is divided into seven sections, these sections are designed to collect the subject personal information, health condition, COVID-19 contact information, COVID-19 awareness, occupancy information, air disinfection methods, and a few other data. A total of 74 questions were asked to assess the participants understanding and perceptions of COVID-19 and air disinfection technology. The findings of the survey revealed that the public now understands the importance of biological safety in the air, and that public awareness has grown considerably as a result of the different information sources accessible. However, the public health is still at risk as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and the fourth wave is projected to impact the majority of the world shortly. This research will aid in understanding the perspectives of Indian subjects.

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