1Assistant Professor, Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, College of Community Science, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidayala, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
2Research Associate, Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, College of Community Science, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidayala, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
*Corresponding Author E-mail: duttbindia@gmail.com
Online Published on 18 June, 2022.
COVID-19 is not only a challenge for global health systems, but also a test of our mortal spirit. The present study was conducted to investigate the knowledge and awareness of Hill Farm Women regarding COVID-19. Data were collected from randomly selected 100 farm women from six villages of Baijnath block of Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh. Telephonic interview method was used for data collection. The collected data was tabulated and analyzed using frequency and percentages. The study revealed that only 39 per cent farm women know that it is a viral disease. Majority of the farm women were aware about use of masks (91%), washing hands frequently with soap and water (88.00%) and follow social distancing norms (71.00%) from getting trapped in such an infectious disease. Majority of the farm women (83.00%) were aware about the general methods of drinking hot water, use of spices and yoga practicing as directed by Ministry of AYUSH.
Novel Corona Virus, COVID- 19, Pandemic, Perception, Awareness and Hill Farm Women
