2023, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part B

Background: The sudden outbreak of covid 19 pandemic affected the whole world, among which the most vulnerable were the children, specifically the school going children aged from 12 to 18. It is very necessary for the students to adapt the situation and gain adequate knowledge to apply all the required practices that are needed for avoiding the corona virus effect. The main motif of the research is to assess the awareness regarding the covid 19 pandemic and its effects on the lifestyle of the students.

Methodology: A total of 300 students from different high schools of Bhubaneswar aged from 12 to 18 were selected for this Quantitative, Non-experimental research study. It was a descriptive survey design. The sample technique used was Purposive sampling technique. The tools used in this study are Demographic questionnaires, Knowledge of lifestyle modification questionnaire, Practice of lifestyle modification questionnaires.

Result: In our study of 300 study samples aged from 12 to 18 years children 92.6% had good knowledge, 6.6% had average knowledge and 0.66% had poor knowledge regarding the lifestyle Modification adopted during covid-19. In the study sample of 300 children of the specific age group given above, 93% had adopted good practice and 7% had average practice regarding the lifestyle modification during covid-19 pandemic. There is no association between knowledge and practice with socio demographic variables.

Conclusion: The findings of the present study implies that the knowledge of the high school children is good as well as the practice related to lifestyle modification is also very good and shows a positive sign towards the prevention of covid 19.