ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING PATTERN OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOR AMONG ADULTS IN (MANDUWALA) DEHRADUN, UTTRAKHAND

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Shiwani Verma
Dr, Renu Sharma
Dr. Kanchan Bala

Keywords

Pattern of Healthy Lifestyle Behavior, Knowledge, Attitude & Adults

Abstract

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for both preventing disease and improving general health. In spite of this, a lot of adults don't know enough about these actions and see them negatively. The purpose of this study was to evaluate people’s attitudes and knowledge on the pattern of healthy lifestyle habits. Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was used to collect data from 150 adults living in Manduwala Dehradun Uttarakhand. Data reveals that majority of 40.6% participants had adequate knowledge regarding pattern of healthy lifestyle behavior and 57.3% participants had moderate knowledge pattern of healthy lifestyle behavior with mean score of 15.58. And majority of the attitude level was moderate among 46% participants regarding pattern of healthy lifestyle behavior and 54% participants had favorable attitude regarding pattern of healthy lifestyle behavior with the mean score of 40.6. The adult age group living in Manduwala Dehradun have less knowledge and have unfavorable attitude regarding pattern of healthy lifestyle behavior. These findings showed the urgency to provide them necessary information regarding healthy lifestyle behavior to change their lifestyle for healthy living and prevention from the disease.

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