The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2022;11(3):167-172 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2022.11307
Assessment of knowledge regarding novel Corona Virus (covid-19) among fishers of Kashmir valley
Ifqa Mushtaq Siddique1 , Rizwana Malik2 , Adnan Bin Zahoor3
1. M.F.Sc. Scholar, Division of Social Sciences (Fisheries Extension), Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Rangil, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir-190006 India
2. Assistant Professor, Division of Social Sciences (Fisheries Extension), Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Rangil, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir190006, India
3. M.F.Sc. Scholar, Division of Social Sciences (Fisheries Extension), Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Rangil, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir190006, India
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Received: 29th March, 2022 / Accepted: 9th May, 2022 / Published : 7th June, 2022
The covid-19 pandemic has become a major public challenge globally. The assessment of knowledge level and awareness regarding covid-19 among fishers who are highly illiterate and under privileged becomes vitally important during this pandemic. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, awareness, preventive practices, behavioral change and vulnerability among fishers due to covid-19. The primary data was collected through personal visits. A well structural questioner comprising of 22 close ended questions regarding covid-19was used to collect the data from 80 fisher respondent from 3 fisher dominant areas (viz Moti Mohalla, Taliban, Dobhi ghat) of district Srinagar. The data collected was analyzed using different statistical tools and scales like MS-Excel, PAST-4 and SPSS. The research revealed that despite being illiterate the fisher’s knowledge level about covid-19 and measures taken to reduce it were significantly high. The study recorded good knowledge and awareness among respondents, however there is a further need to organize community-based awareness campaigns to enhance the level of knowledge and awareness among the under privileged sections of society.
COVID-19, Fishers, Knowledge, Challenge.
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Siddique IM, Maliz R, Adnan Bin Zahoor AB. Assessment of knowledge regarding novel Corona Virus (covid-19) among fishers of Kashmir valley. J Phytopharmacol 2022; 11(3):167-172. doi: 10.31254/phyto.2021.11307
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