Benefits and Skills Acquired during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Quarantine Period

Abstract

Background: A pandemic and novel coronavirus disease in China 2019. All world countries took a series of protective and quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures led to various behaviors and attitudes during the period. Aim: To assess the positive attitudes and benefits, that the participants acquired during the health precaution or quarantine period of (COVID-19) at Makkah Al- Mukaromah. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 2020. A snowball sampling method was adopted. The number of participants was 150 who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and completed an online questionnaire. The questionnaire evaluated the physical social, and scientific benefits that were acquired during the period of quarantine. Results: The findings of the study expressed positive changes in behavior and attitudes among participants, such as memorizing the Qur'an, attending qualifying courses, acquiring (23%) reading and (20%) drawing skills. More than 22% learned different types of sports and exercises. (9%) of them participated in health education and. social work. The quarantine was the best period for (19%) of participants there were improvement in communication with their families. Conclusion: Participants acquired physical social, and scientific benefits and skills during the COVID-19 quarantine period especially memorizing the Quran and acquiring cooking food skills.