A study on health status of women faculty in Madurai

Abstract

Woman has lots of responsibilities and work in her daily life. The study aimed to identify high risk health factors to consider lifestyle modification and increase knowledge in regard to health and wellness and also it forms a base for future research. Health related physical fitness includes this aspect of physiological function that offers protection from diseases resulting from sedentary lifestyle. It can be improved or maintained through regular programme of physical activities. With this context, study of the health status of 50 women faculty in Arul Anandar College is carried out. In this regard the Demographic profile, socio economic background, life style pattern, medical history of women faculty were assessed and provide awareness about life style modification and stress free life. The results reveled most of them belonged to nuclear family and had four members in their families. Majority were in the age group of 35-44 years. Nearly 24 per cent were doctorates. Most of them were married, lives in rented houses and belongs to Middle income group. Major part of their income is spend on food. About 34.3 per cent were not doing any exercises due to lack of time. Most of them walk as their regular physical activity. Regarding bevarages consumption, majority consume tea. Symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, backache and weakness were found. Some have obesity in their heredity most of them preferred allopathic treatment. To improve the health status of women facultylife style modification is essential.