Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of commerce colleges of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India

Shah, Vaishal; Jain, Uresh Jayantilal; Thakor, Nilesh

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20162895

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“…Also, students’ knowledge of DM and hypertension improved significantly after the HPC which is similar to other reports (Nayak et al., 2016; Selvam et al., 2017; Shah et al., 2016). Emphasis on the specific topics, the use of audiovisual aids and case studies, providing explicit information on normal values, risk factors and ways to manage complications in the HPC significantly improved students’ knowledge.…”

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“…Improvements in knowledge and attitudes are significant precursors of behaviour change (Belogianni & Baldwin, 2019). Research indicates that students have poor knowledge and negative attitudes regarding risk factors, preventive measures and complications of CNCDs (Abukhelaif & Alghamdi, 2017; Alsaraireh & Darawad, 2018; Kan’an, 2018; Shah et al., 2016). In Jordan, lack of awareness in terms of health promotion behaviours is a clear problem among university students (Al‐Shara, 2019; Ashraah et al., 2013; Shaheen et al., 2015).…”

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Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan

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Aim To assess the effect of a health promotion course on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases (CNCDs) among undergraduate students in a Jordanian university. Design A one‐group pre‐test–post‐test study design was used. Methods A convenience sample of 178 undergraduate students registered in a 3‐credit health promotion course was enrolled in the study and completed both pre‐ and post‐tests. This course is offered as an elective course for undergraduate students by the Faculty of Nursing at a large public university in Jordan. Twelve, one‐hour interactive sessions regarding CNCDs topics were delivered over 3 weeks as part of the health promotion course. A computer‐based questionnaire was used to evaluate students’ knowledge and attitudes towards CNCDs including diabetes, hypertension and cancer, before and after undertaking the course. Results There was a significant improvement in the overall knowledge (Cohen's d effect size ( d ) = 1.08) and attitudes ( d = 0.62) among all the students, regardless of gender. The overall knowledge and attitudes scores were significantly higher among females in the pre‐test, but the differences in their overall scores became insignificant in the post‐test. Education on specific topics was effective in improving university students’ knowledge and attitudes about health‐promoting behaviours, thereby preventing CNCDs. It is important to incorporate health promotion education regarding CNCDs into university curricula using innovative approaches to enhance healthy behaviours in young adults.

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“…and concluded that frequent campaigns and educational seminars are to be encouraged for the adoption of healthy life style and health promotion among students [19]. Similar findings were reported by Shah et al study conducted in 627 students of three commerce colleges of Ahmedabad city which reported high prevalence of obesity in students and found significant improvement in the knowledge regarding NCDs of students after single educational session [20].…”

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Assessment of impact of health education on non communicable diseases on knowledge of intermediate college students

Kumar

Vikramaditya

Joshi

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Public Health Rev: Int J Public Health Res

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Introduction: There has been a rapid rise in the prevalence of non communicable diseases. Still there is ignorance with regard to their prevention in the general population. Further the preventive measures are not covered in the school curriculum. Objective: The study was done to provide information about the effectiveness of community-based health education on non communicable diseases among intermediate college students. Methods: The cross sectional study was carried out at Government Intermediate College. A health education programme of the intermediate class students was conducted. The impact was evaluated by comparing the pre and post test proformas filled by 133 students. The proforma consisted of 16 questions related to different non communicable diseases. Care was being taken that the proformas were filled individually by students under the direct observation of the health educators. The proformas were then analysed using appropriate statistical techniques like percentage, paired t-test, chi-square test and p-value. Results: The 16 questions proforma was grouped 4 under categories. In pre test 35.5% correct answers were obtained which increased to 69.0% in the post test. (p = 0.0000). Significant improvement in knowledge was seen in all categories of questions which included Cardiovascular disease (p = 0.0000); hypertension (p = 0.0000); diabetes (p = 0.0000) and obesity (p = 0.0000). Conclusion:The findings of current study suggest that knowledge of students significantly improved after health education. Thus, health education programmes should regularly be conducted for improving the knowledge of students.

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“…9 A study done in Gujarat showed baseline knowledge of the students regarding hazards of obesity like hypertension, cancer, heart attack and diabetes mellitus was 19.7%, 16.1%, 16.5% and 24.5% respectively. 12 Our study and various other studies have found that students have good knowledge regarding specific dietary, physical activity risk factors but the knowledge was poor regarding hazards and prevention of obesity. In spite of good knowledge of obesity, the prevalence of obesity is increasing and there is a gap in attitude and practice which needs to be addressed.…”

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Assessment of knowledge of risk factors and prevention of obesity among school children: a cross sectional study

Gunagi

Karikatti

Halki

2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Childhood obesity is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic diseases and is an important determinant of cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes etc. This can largely be attributed to the transformation in the lifestyles of children. There is still lack of knowledge about obesity among high school children. Objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of risk factors of obesity among school children and to find out the knowledge of hazards and preventive measures of obesity among school children.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among school students aged between 13-14 years from 9 randomly selected schools. The total sample included 480 students.Results: Out of 480 subjects 70.4% had heard about obesity, 62.3% were aware about the increasing prevalence of obesity among the youngsters, 26.7% thought unhealthy dietary factors and 29% thought mental stress were the main factors leading to obesity and non-communicable diseases. More than 75% students had correct knowledge of dietary factors associated with obesity like eating larger portion of food, eating fried foods, having junk foods. 51-75% of the students responded correctly for the factors i.e. using motorcycle for short distance.Conclusions: More than half of the students had knowledge of specific dietary and physical activity risk factors. Majority of the students identified high blood pressure, diabetes and heart problem as hazards of obesity. Only one third of the students knew preventive measures like adequate intake of fruits and vegetables, limiting unhealthy snacks and limiting screen time to prevent obesity.

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Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of commerce colleges of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India

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Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan

Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan

Assessment of impact of health education on non communicable diseases on knowledge of intermediate college students

Assessment of knowledge of risk factors and prevention of obesity among school children: a cross sectional study

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