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Research paper thumbnail of A Case Study on the Spanish Flu 1918 - How it burrowed Into the City of New Orleans

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

The influenza outbreak killed more people in New Orleans than had died even in the very worst yel... more The influenza outbreak killed more people in New Orleans than had died even in the very worst yellow fever epidemics. How did the outbreak turn into this destructive form initially, health workers misjudged the virus' threat. Citizens have not heeded advice to stop public demonstrations, and have opted to attend parades and protests. Victims died instantly, often within hours following an illness. The advent of the ship represented New Orleans' first exposure of a disease that eventually killed at least 40 million people around the worldand forced health care providers here and beyond to enforce the same kind of social distancing steps that officials have requested in the face of the current coronavirus threat: quarantine of the infected, quarantining those exposed to them, the prohibition of mass gatherings and public interactions. They acquire time to study, physicians, and hospitals to treat the current patients without comorbidities collapsing in the health care system, researchers to develop vaccines for others, and drug companies to generate and administer the vaccination. But New Orleans took longer than many other large U.S. cities in 1918 to begin implementing social distancing measuresseven days after the local death rate rose on Oct. 1. And New Orleans had their sanctions lifted fairly early: after 78 days. Social distancing may be the best solution if viewed purely from the viewpoint of public health, they say, but these are the decision-making government officials, and they have to calibrate public health, timing, economics, and common opinion. The epidemic that lasted until 1918-1919, is considered the deadliest pandemic in human history. Today, as the world is grinding to a halt in reaction to the coronavirus, the 1918 epidemic is being examined by scientists and historians as clues to the most successful way to avoid a global pandemic. The then-implemented attempts to curb the spread of flu, may gilessons for combating the curb the illness.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, attitude and perceived effectiveness about social distancing during COVID-19

International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, 2020

Social distancing has proven to be the need of hour to break the chain of transmission of the pan... more Social distancing has proven to be the need of hour to break the chain of transmission of the pandemic novel coronavirus. India has been able to manage the infection explosion so far, so it is essential to access to what extent social distancing has been successful in combating the spread of this virus in India. This research paper aims to study the awareness and attitude of the people pertaining to social distancing in controlling the spread of novel coronavirus 2019 and to study the barriers in implementing social distancing strategies in India. Observational study design is used. Primary data is collected using online questionnaire. Purposive Sampling is used. Statistical analysis and interpretation of data collected, is done using Ms Excel and graphs. The results of the survey showed a high level of awareness and moderate level of willingness in attitude among the participants about the novel coronavirus infection. A moderate number of respondents were facing issues regarding their mental health. In conclusion, there is a lack of awareness and acceptability of strategies adopted by the Government along with several issues of mental health.

Research paper thumbnail of A Case Study on the Spanish Flu 1918 - How it burrowed Into the City of New Orleans

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

The influenza outbreak killed more people in New Orleans than had died even in the very worst yel... more The influenza outbreak killed more people in New Orleans than had died even in the very worst yellow fever epidemics. How did the outbreak turn into this destructive form initially, health workers misjudged the virus' threat. Citizens have not heeded advice to stop public demonstrations, and have opted to attend parades and protests. Victims died instantly, often within hours following an illness. The advent of the ship represented New Orleans' first exposure of a disease that eventually killed at least 40 million people around the worldand forced health care providers here and beyond to enforce the same kind of social distancing steps that officials have requested in the face of the current coronavirus threat: quarantine of the infected, quarantining those exposed to them, the prohibition of mass gatherings and public interactions. They acquire time to study, physicians, and hospitals to treat the current patients without comorbidities collapsing in the health care system, researchers to develop vaccines for others, and drug companies to generate and administer the vaccination. But New Orleans took longer than many other large U.S. cities in 1918 to begin implementing social distancing measuresseven days after the local death rate rose on Oct. 1. And New Orleans had their sanctions lifted fairly early: after 78 days. Social distancing may be the best solution if viewed purely from the viewpoint of public health, they say, but these are the decision-making government officials, and they have to calibrate public health, timing, economics, and common opinion. The epidemic that lasted until 1918-1919, is considered the deadliest pandemic in human history. Today, as the world is grinding to a halt in reaction to the coronavirus, the 1918 epidemic is being examined by scientists and historians as clues to the most successful way to avoid a global pandemic. The then-implemented attempts to curb the spread of flu, may gilessons for combating the curb the illness.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge, attitude and perceived effectiveness about social distancing during COVID-19

International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, 2020

Social distancing has proven to be the need of hour to break the chain of transmission of the pan... more Social distancing has proven to be the need of hour to break the chain of transmission of the pandemic novel coronavirus. India has been able to manage the infection explosion so far, so it is essential to access to what extent social distancing has been successful in combating the spread of this virus in India. This research paper aims to study the awareness and attitude of the people pertaining to social distancing in controlling the spread of novel coronavirus 2019 and to study the barriers in implementing social distancing strategies in India. Observational study design is used. Primary data is collected using online questionnaire. Purposive Sampling is used. Statistical analysis and interpretation of data collected, is done using Ms Excel and graphs. The results of the survey showed a high level of awareness and moderate level of willingness in attitude among the participants about the novel coronavirus infection. A moderate number of respondents were facing issues regarding their mental health. In conclusion, there is a lack of awareness and acceptability of strategies adopted by the Government along with several issues of mental health.