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Research Paper | Nursing | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1105 - 1111 | India
A Descriptive Study to Assess Prevalence of COVID-19 Appropriate Behavior in General Population Visited at Vaccination Center Waiting Area in a Selected Municipal Hospital
Abstract: The study presents an overview of the emergence, transmission patterns, and global consequences of the coronavirus disease identified in late 2019, while outlining its epidemiological background and public health relevance. It reviews earlier respiratory outbreaks, including SARS and MERS, to situate the present pandemic within a broader historical and clinical context. Emphasis is placed on behavioural responses, transmission uncertainties, and gaps in clinical understanding during the early stages of the crisis. A descriptive research design was adopted to examine the prevalence of appropriate preventive behaviour among individuals attending a vaccination centre in a municipal hospital setting. Data were gathered from a defined urban sample to explore associations between demographic characteristics and adherence to recommended health practices. Findings highlight the general awareness of preventive measures, yet they also point to the limitations imposed by sample size and setting. The study underscores the importance of continued surveillance, behavioural education, and institutional preparedness in strengthening public health responses during infectious disease emergencies.
Keywords: COVID-19 awareness, preventive behaviour, vaccination centre, pandemic response, public health surveillance
How to Cite?: Ajay Jyotiram Kawar, "A Descriptive Study to Assess Prevalence of COVID-19 Appropriate Behavior in General Population Visited at Vaccination Center Waiting Area in a Selected Municipal Hospital", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1105-1111, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26318134727, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26318134727