Introduction:The 2019 Coronavirus Disease or, as it is now called, COVID-19, is a severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by SARS coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).In response to COVID-19 multinational measures were implemented by the authorities, including school closures, lockdown, quarantine and social distancing recommendation, aiming at the mitigation of the virus spread as well as decrease in the pressure of health care system. As a result 2.4 billion people were subjected to home confinement. These circumstances have led the people in change of their lifestyle and eating behaviour including buying and consuming large quantities of preserved and processed food due to fear of food shortage. In parallel the increase in sedentary behaviour and screen time, as well as decrease in physical activity, could be associated with obesity. Objectives: The objective of the study were to assess impact of COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle and dietary pattern of adolescent boys with obesity Methods: A descriptive research design was adopted with 40 samples who met the inclusion criteria in Vellore. Selfstructured questionnaire method was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Out of 40 samples that there is a greater impact (52.5%) of COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle and dietary pattern of adolescent boys with obesity. In respect the demographic variable religion had shown statistically significant association with the level of impact of COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle and dietary pattern on adolescent boys at p<0.05 level. Conclusion:The study concludes that there is a high impact of COVID-19 lockdown on lifestyle and dietary pattern of adolescent boys with obesity in Vellore.
Background: Obesity is one of the most prevalent form of malnutrition in both developed and developing countries and affecting both children as well as adults. Obesity is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. It is also an important risk factor in the natural history of certain chronic non-communicable diseases. Strategies for preventing obesity offer a cost-effective approach in preventing chronic non-communicable diseases. Awareness level is the basic necessity to effect a change in behavior. The objectives of the study were to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding obesity among students of an engineering college.Methods: The study was a descriptive cross sectional type carried out among students of an engineering college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The study was carried out on 240 students of the engineering college after obtaining proper informed consent. The KAP parameters were assessed using pretested structured questionnaire and physical examination for anthropometry to measure BMI was done.Results: 58.3% of the study group were males. It was found that 61% of the participants had normal BMI range and 20% fell above the range of normal BMI (i.e. ≥25) and the remaining were underweight (19%). Among the overweight and obese individuals 54.16% were males and 45.83% were females. 54.16% of the students had knowledge that they were entering into obesity and the rest felt they were normal. 73% had the belief that exercise would help in overcoming obesity. It was found that 70% of them were able to exercise but did not have a regular routine. More alarmingly 89.5% of the students did not take any steps to overcome obesity.Conclusions: The study provides the information that the participant had good knowledge and attitude regarding obesity but failed in practicing necessary measures to control and prevent it. Health education, frequent monitoring and conducting interventional programs among students would be vital.
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