PREVALENCE OF COVID-19 BASED ON VARIOUS PRAKRITI, THE HUMAN CONSTITUTION TYPES OF INDIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Tridosha and Prakriti are the core principles of Ayurveda. These principles help to guide for predictive, preventive and personalized management of diseases. Doshas are the originator of Prakriti and simulate genotypic configuration of the embryo. Prakriti helps in understanding a particular individual with respect to one's physique, physiology and psychology. DuringCovid-19 pandemic, clinical profiling of Covid-19 positive patients based on their Prakriti will aid in its management. This study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of covid-19 among various Prakriti types. Material and Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 50 covid-19 positive patients at Covid Health Centre (CHC), New Delhi. A validated self-assessment questionnaire for determining Prakriti was used for categorizing patients based on Prakriti. Clinical profiles of the patients were also noted. Prakriti was considered as primary outcome variable. Data was analysed by using coGuide software, V.1.03. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 45.42±19.14 years, 29(58.00%) were men and 21(42.00%) were women, 5 out of 50(10.00%) had diabetic mellitus. The mean saturation of peripheral oxygen (SPO2) was 98.32±0.98%, the mean pulse rate was 87.72±5.91 per minute. 15(30%) patients belonged to shleshma Prakriti. The prevalence of Prakriti in order of frequency were Vatala-shleshma 11(22.00%), Pittaka-shleshma 10(20.00%), triodoshaja 9(18.00%), Vata 4(8.00%) and Pittala 1(2.00%). Conclusion: The prevalence of covid-19 was found more in Patients with Shleshma, Vata and Pitta-Shleshma dominant Prakriti. The treatment strategies can be planned as per each patient.