• Dr. Binu Babu
• Ms. Kesiya P J
• Ms. Kripa Jose
• Ms. Merin Alias
• Mr. Muhammed Midlaj K T,Ms. Niradevi P B,Ms. Riyamol K L.

Corona virus is a disease which affects the respiratory tract and manifesting symptoms of flu, hence it is categorized under flu-like illness. The organism that causes COVID-19 is the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The best practice for preventing COVID-19 is health education. The best approach to prevent and stop the transmission COVID – 19 is to be well informed about the disease and the scientific knowledge about the spread of the virus. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge about household measures to improve immunity and prevent COVID-19 among housewives of Vaniyamkulam panchayat. This descriptive study was conducted on 100 samples. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was prepared and sent to selected housewives via WhatsApp. A total of 100 samples were selected using non-probability and purposive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using frequency analysis and chi-square test. These study results showed that about 4 samples have average knowledge (4%) and 7 have good knowledge (7%), 49 have very good knowledge (49%) and 40 have excellent knowledge among 100 samples. In conclusion, the selected samples were familiar with COVID 19 and apply preventive measures to limit the spread of the infection. Correct and adequate knowledge about COVID 19 is the predominant factor in the prevention and control of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus, Nursing, Housewives, Immunity, Homecare

"Assess the knowledge regarding homecare measures to improve immunity and prevent COVID – 19 among housewives", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.a586-a590, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208074.pdf

"Assess the knowledge regarding homecare measures to improve immunity and prevent COVID – 19 among housewives", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppa586-a590, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208074.pdf