People's Journal of Scientific Research
Published June 24, 2023 | Version v1
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Myths About Covid-19 Vaccination in Selected Rural Area Ratua at Bhopal (M.P.)

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Background- COVID-19 is the Pandemic disease caused by the SARS-COV-2 virus. There are many
myths regarding COVID-19 vaccine spread by community people at rural area. The objective of this
study was to assess the knowledge about myths of COVID-19, Bhopal Ratua (M.P). The World Health
Organization (WHO) is working closely with global experts, governments, and partners to rapidly
expand scientific knowledge on this new virus, to track the spread and virulence of the virus, and to
provide advice to countries and individuals on measures to protect health and prevent the spread. The
urban people have poor attitude regarding myths about Covid- 19 vaccination.
Materials & Methods- A Study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Covid
Vaccination among rural community people. 30 rural community people from a selected rural
community were included in the study. A questionnaire consisting of 40 questions was used.
Results- Almost all had some pre-test knowledge regarding the myths surrounding Covid-19. Whereas
the knowledge was increased post-test.
Conclusion- We concluded that such awareness programs may have a positive impact on increasing the
knowledge of rural people.
After that the vaccine needs to go through a review by the National Regulatory Authority, who will
decide if the vaccine is safe and effective.

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