Knowledge, Awareness And Perception About Ayurveda As An Immunity Booster Against Covid 19 Among General Population - A Cross Sectional Survey

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the knowledge, awareness and perception levels of  the general public on the immune boosting effects of  ayurveda against Covid 19.

Background: Ayurveda is a traditional medicine that is usually followed in India. Ayurveda has the power and strength to build up an immunity system to fight against the Covid 19.

Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among the general public visiting a private dental institution. Random sampling was employed. Closed ended,  a structured questionnaire was prepared and circulated through google forms. The data collected was tabulated and analyzed by SPSS software (version 23).

Results : About 78.85% people believe in Indian ayurvedic medicine whereas 21.15% do not believe in Indian ayurvedic medicine. About 64.42% people prefer ayurvedic medicine over allopathy medicine whereas 35.58% do not prefer ayurvedic over allopathy medicines. About 59.62% prefer that ayurvedic medicine is more useful in prevention of covid 19 whereas about 40.38% do not prefer ayurvedic medicine in prevention of covid 19. About 14.71% of females and 13.73% of males feel that ayurvedic treatment can be used in emergency cases whereas about 44.12% of females and 27.45% of males feel that ayurveda cannot manage emergency cases (p value = 0.358).   

Conclusion : From the study it can be concluded that People had good knowledge and awareness about ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine primarily finds its application in boosting immunity. Further preclinical and clinical works can be done for the evaluation of various herbs used in ayurvedic medicine .