The Novel Corona virus has wreaked havoc across the world, having recently been declared a pandemic by the WHO. While there is fear, confusion and panic, people around the world are trying to take the right precaution. To understand this better from the perspective of Indian moms, recently surveyed over 500 moms across the country and the findings revealed that 86% of moms are very concerned about the Corona virus.
Given the fear of contracting the infection, 7/10 moms are avoiding public gatherings while 5/10 moms stated that they are avoiding travel. However, only 50% of moms are using masks as a precautionary measure. The survey also found that only 1 out of 10 moms describe their overall health as excellent.
While 8 out of 10 moms are very concerned about their overall health, eating habits and immunity, almost 70% of moms don’t specifically do anything to boost their immunity. Additionally, 1 out of 5 moms stated that they don’t exercise even once a week. Moreover, 60% of moms don’t consult a doctor immediately upon feeling unwell, but instead wait for the symptoms to get worse before doing so. 6 out of 10 moms stated that they just take medicines that they have at home.
“It was disturbing to see that most mums do not take their health seriously, even when they start feeling unwell. They self medicate and only see a doctor when the symptoms worsen. No wonder only 1 in 10 moms describes her overall health as excellent. Through our survey, we want to encourage mothers to turn their attention to their own health and adopt healthier habits as a routine part of their lives, even when there isn’t a deadly virus going around.” he added.
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Overall health & eating habits:
1. Only 1 out of 10 moms describe there overall health as Excellent
2. 8 out of 10 moms are concerned about their overall health and eating habits
3. 1 out of 5 moms don’t even exercise even once in a week
4. 6/10 Moms do not even go for a full health check up every year
Immunity & managing illnesses:
1. 8 out of 10 moms are very concerned about their Immunity.
2. However, almost 70% of moms don’t do anything specifically to boost their immunity.
3. Almost 60% of moms don’t go to doctor immediately if she is not feeling well and wait for the symptoms to get
worse.
4. 6 out of 10 moms said they just take medicines that are available at home.
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