INTRODUCTION:

A type of common virus that infects humans, typically leading to an upper respiratory infection (URI.) Seven different types of human corona virus have been identified. Most people will be infected with at least one type of corona virus in their lifetime.

The viruses are spread through the air by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact, touching an object or surface contaminated with the virus and rarely, by fecal contamination. The illness caused by most corona viruses usually lasts a short time and is characterized by runny nose, sore throat, feeling unwell, cough, and fever.¹

Examples of human corona viruses that have been reported to cause severe symptoms include the MERS-CoV (the beta corona virus that causes Middle East respiratory Syndrome, or MERS), SARS-CoV (the beta corona virus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, and the new 2019 Novel Corona virus (2019- nCoV) outbreak that began in Wuhan, China.²

NEED FOR THE STUDY:

Corona viruses represent a large family of viruses that elicit respiratory illness in humans, including the common cold and more serious diseases, such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). This group of viruses can also infect animals and are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and humans, as was shown to be the case for MERS and SARS. In fact, some species of animals, such as bats, act as reservoirs for carrying wide varieties of viruses, and severe viral outbreaks in the human population such as for SARS and MERS tend to occur when these viruses jump from animals to humans when given the opportunity due to close interaction. The novel corona virus (currently referred to as 2019-nCoV) was first detected in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and appeared to initially affect people who had visited a seafood and animal market selling live game, but person-to-person spreading occurred as well. Investigations on the source 2019-nCoV are actively ongoing, and knowledge of the virus, such as its transmissibility and incubation period, is constantly developing.³

Most people infected by the new corona virus in China have mild symptoms, with older patients and those with underlying conditions most at risk from the disease, according to a study by Chinese researchers. The disease has now killed nearly 1,900 people and infected more than 72,000 in China since it first emerged in the central city of Wuhan late last year. A paper published in the Chinese Journal of Epidemiology looked at 72,314 confirmed, suspected, clinically diagnosed, and asymptomatic cases of COVID- 19 illness across China.⁴

After a spike in corona virus cases, India has put in place strict restrictions on in bound travel. The WHO has also declared it a pandemic after more than 118,000 confirmed cases and 4,291 deaths in 114 countries. India has confirmed one corona virus deaths of are India has suspended "all existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/international organsations, employment, project visas" until April 15.⁵

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

· To assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding prevention of Corona Virus among school going children.

· To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding prevention of Corona Virus by comparing pre-test and post-test score.

· To find out the association between the posttest knowledge score of school going children with their selected demographic variables.

HYPOTHESES:

H1: There is a significant difference between the pre-test and posttest level of knowledge score regarding prevention of corona among school going children.

H2: There is a significant association between the post-test level of knowledge score of prevention of corona among going children with their selected demographic variables.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Research Approach:

Quantitative approach.

Research Design:

A Pre experimental research design was chosen for the study.

Variables:

Dependent variables:

Knowledge on prevention of corona virus.

Independent variables:

· Age, gender, standard, school medium, place of residence, source of information, able to speak write and read about corona virus

· Plane Teaching Programme

Setting:

The study will be conducted in selected Primary school at Rajkot.

Population:

The target population selected for this study includes school going children in Rajkot.

Sampling Size:

The sample selected for the present study was 60 school going children in selected school Rajkot.

Sampling Technique: Sampling technique is the process of selecting a portion of the population to represent the entire population.

Data analysis:

The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The data related to demographic variables was presented by using descriptive statistics (Frequency and percentage) and the knowledge was analyzed by using descriptive measures (Mean, Standard deviation). The effectiveness of planned teaching programme was assessed by using paired ‘t’ test. The association between knowledge of demographic variables of school going children was analyzed by inferential statistics, (Chi-square test).

Demographic Findings:

1. The majority of 28 (46.66%) respondent were 8-10 years.

2. The majority of 39(65%) respondent were female.

3. The majority of 21 (35%) respondent were 6^th.

4. The majority of 42 (70%) respondent were Guajarati.

5. The majority of 38 (63.34%) respondent were urban.

6. The majority of 31 (51.66%) respondent were parents.

7. The majority of 53 (88.33%) respondent were yes.

The study shows that the demographic variable such as standard, place of residence, able to speak write and read about corona virus has obtained χ² value above the level of tabulated value at the level of 0.05. Other demographic variables such as age, gender, school medium, source of information has obtained χ² value below the level tabulated value at the level of 0.05. Thus hypothesis H2 is accepted. So it is inferred that there is significant association between demographic variables and knowledge regarding lifestyle modification

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:

The basic aim of the current study is to evaluate the effectiveness of corona virus and its management of school going children. The study has been conducted by using pre-experimental design. Primary school has been selected for conducting the study. The sample size was 60. The result value was 17.90 that was significant at p<0.05 level.

CONCLUSION:

The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge regarding corona virus and its management among school going children in selected primary school Rajkot, Gujarat. The study was conducted by using pre experimental design pretest and post test by using multiple questionnaires method among school going children in selected primary school Rajkot. The sample selected for the study was 60 school going children. The planned of multiple-choice question to assess knowledge among school going children on corona virus and its prevention. The responses were analyzed through descriptive statistics (Mean frequency percentage) inferential statistics (Paired’ test and chi square). Discussion of the finding was arranged based on the objectives of the study.

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1. https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22787

2. https://axial.acs.org/2020/02/03/coronavirus-research/

3. https://axial.acs.org/2020/02/03/coronavirus-research/

4. https://www.sciencealert.com/large-chinese-study-finds-most-coronavirus-infections-are-mild

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Received on 15.05.2025 Revised on 30.05.2025

Accepted on 11.06.2025 Published on 18.08.2025

Available online from August 27, 2025

A and V Pub J. of Nursing and Medical Res. 2025;4(3):78-80.

DOI: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.19

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