DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2019.v07i08.004

Pages: 334-338

Background: This study aims to know the perception and misconception regarding Swine flu (H1N1). Among population of Uttarakhand from different regions and to study whether the common people who knew about Swine flu has the correct knowledge about it or not, or what are the various perception and Misconception about Swine flu. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at different places in Uttarakhand; Haridwar, Roorkee, Selaqui, Vikasnagar, clement town, sahastradhara, IT park and paltan bazar. The study was performed during the epidemic of H1N1 in the month of February and March, 2019. Total 219 people were randomly selected. Data collection was done by using predesigned, pretested, bilingual language (English and Hindi) semi structured questionnaire. People who were present and had given consent to participate in the study been included and those who are not willing to participate are excluded from study. Results: (150)68.4% people heard about the Swine flu. (61) 27.8% people correctly answered symptoms of Swine flu. Television/Social media (153) (>69.8%) was major source of information in public. (174)79.4% people take precautions if they are suffering from cold & cough. (156) 71.2% people have negative behavioural change regarding Swine flu outbreak. (63) 28.7% people have positive behavioural changes regarding Swine flu outbreak and wants to look for a solution. Discussion and Conclusion: Although most of are aware of swine flu but correct knowledge about Swine flu is lacking in public. Knowledge regarding key points such as frequent hand washing, avoiding crowding places, vaccine and treatment availability, which is much important during epidemics and pandemics as precautionary measures, was lacking in public and also some people are not willing to listen about Swine flu.