{"title":"Flood Hazard or Disaster: Governance and Resilience Interplay","authors":"Nidhi Yadav, Shraiya Srivastava","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_27_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_27_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141808609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shailja Poonj Sharma, Harshvardhan Singh, Jayanta Bora, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, N. Jaswal, Sonu Goel
Quitting tobacco use is known to decrease mortality by 90% if successfully achieved before middle age. This analysis was conducted to assess the levels, trends and determinants of tobacco quitting behaviour amongst the Indian population. This was secondary data analysis of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 (2015–2016) and NFHS-5 (2019–2020) of India. A rising trend (4%) in intention to quit tobacco was observed amongst women, while a decline in intention to quit (0.5%) was observed amongst men from 2015–2016 to 2019–2020. An increase in the quitting was observed amongst women with age, with higher levels of education, being married or widowed/separated/divorced, hypertensives and diabetic patients. Amongst men, a declining trend to quit was observed with increasing level of education amongst the richest and amongst smokers, alcohol users and diabetics. The trends in quitting increased amongst those who were exposed to mass media. This study shows an increase in tobacco quitting amongst females and a decline amongst men in the Indian population from 2015–2016 to 2019–2020.
{"title":"Levels, Trends and Determinants of Tobacco Quitting Behaviour in India: Findings from Two Consecutive Nationally Representative Surveys","authors":"Shailja Poonj Sharma, Harshvardhan Singh, Jayanta Bora, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, N. Jaswal, Sonu Goel","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_43_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_43_24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Quitting tobacco use is known to decrease mortality by 90% if successfully achieved before middle age. This analysis was conducted to assess the levels, trends and determinants of tobacco quitting behaviour amongst the Indian population.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This was secondary data analysis of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 (2015–2016) and NFHS-5 (2019–2020) of India.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A rising trend (4%) in intention to quit tobacco was observed amongst women, while a decline in intention to quit (0.5%) was observed amongst men from 2015–2016 to 2019–2020. An increase in the quitting was observed amongst women with age, with higher levels of education, being married or widowed/separated/divorced, hypertensives and diabetic patients. Amongst men, a declining trend to quit was observed with increasing level of education amongst the richest and amongst smokers, alcohol users and diabetics. The trends in quitting increased amongst those who were exposed to mass media.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This study shows an increase in tobacco quitting amongst females and a decline amongst men in the Indian population from 2015–2016 to 2019–2020.\u0000","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"58 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141809925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The responsibility of caring for a child with cerebral palsy (CP) at home can be challenging to the caregiver’s and children’s quality of life (QoL). This study was designed to assess the QoL and its determinants amongst family caregivers of children with CP. A study was conducted in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, from March to May 2021, involving 126 participants selected through systematic random sampling. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization QoL Brief Version scale. The data were analyzed using the statistical software, Epi Info Version 7.2. The mean ± standard deviation of the overall QoL of family caregivers of CP children was 66.7 ± 1.44. The study found a significant association of QoL with the age of the caregiver, residence, education, socio-economic class, total number of children, health insurance and accessibility of services. More than half of the study participants exhibited low overall, physical, social and environmental QoL, influenced by various determinants.
在家中照顾脑瘫（CP）患儿的责任可能会对照顾者和患儿的生活质量（QoL）带来挑战。本研究旨在评估 CP 患儿家庭照顾者的 QoL 及其决定因素。 研究于 2021 年 3 月至 5 月在马哈拉施特拉邦 Yavatmal 的一家三级护理医院进行，通过系统随机抽样选出了 126 名参与者。采用世界卫生组织 QoL 简明版量表对参与者的 QoL 进行评估。数据采用 Epi Info 7.2 版统计软件进行分析。 CP 儿童家庭照顾者的总体 QoL 平均值（± 标准差）为 66.7 ± 1.44。研究发现，QoL 与照顾者的年龄、居住地、教育程度、社会经济阶层、子女总数、医疗保险和服务的可及性有很大关系。 受各种决定因素的影响，半数以上的研究参与者在总体、身体、社会和环境方面的 QoL 都较低。
{"title":"Quality of Life of the Family Caregivers of Children with the Cerebral Palsy and its Determinants: A Study from India","authors":"Manasi S. Vaidya, Vijay K. Domple","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_87_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_87_23","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The responsibility of caring for a child with cerebral palsy (CP) at home can be challenging to the caregiver’s and children’s quality of life (QoL). This study was designed to assess the QoL and its determinants amongst family caregivers of children with CP.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A study was conducted in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, from March to May 2021, involving 126 participants selected through systematic random sampling. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization QoL Brief Version scale. The data were analyzed using the statistical software, Epi Info Version 7.2.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The mean ± standard deviation of the overall QoL of family caregivers of CP children was 66.7 ± 1.44. The study found a significant association of QoL with the age of the caregiver, residence, education, socio-economic class, total number of children, health insurance and accessibility of services.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 More than half of the study participants exhibited low overall, physical, social and environmental QoL, influenced by various determinants.\u0000","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"29 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141649344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Madhu Gupta, A. Bansal, Aprajita Mehta, Nikita Sharma
A comprehensive literature review of published articles (till October 2023) was done through PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar search engines to delineate the need for adult immunisation, recommended adult vaccines, barriers to adult immunisation, future research areas and way forward in the Indian context. A total of 29,894 articles were screened from PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar. Of these, a full-text review of 53 articles was done. The findings emphasised the need for adult immunisation in India because of the growing vulnerable elderly population with comorbidities, immunosenescence, waning immunity, rising incidence of VPDs leading to higher morbidity and mortality amongst them, rising cost of hospitalisation and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The recommended adult vaccines include human papilloma virus vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, influenza and typhoid vaccine for healthy adults and special population groups, respectively. Challenges include less prioritisation in the National Vaccination Policy, insufficient awareness amongst healthcare providers and vaccine hesitancy.
我们通过 PubMed、Embase 和 Google Scholar 搜索引擎对已发表的文章（截至 2023 年 10 月）进行了全面的文献综述，以界定印度成人免疫接种的需求、推荐的成人疫苗、成人免疫接种的障碍、未来的研究领域和前进方向。从 PubMed、Embase 和 Google Scholar 上共筛选出 29,894 篇文章。其中，对 53 篇文章进行了全文审查。研究结果强调了印度成人免疫接种的必要性，因为患有合并症、免疫衰老、免疫力下降的脆弱老年人口不断增加，前列腺增生症发病率上升导致他们的发病率和死亡率升高，住院费用增加以及抗菌药耐药性的出现。推荐的成人疫苗包括人类乳头瘤病毒疫苗、肺炎球菌疫苗、流感疫苗和伤寒疫苗，分别针对健康成人和特殊人群。所面临的挑战包括：国家疫苗接种政策未将其列为优先事项、医疗保健提供者对疫苗接种认识不足以及疫苗接种犹豫不决。
{"title":"Need and Rationale of the Adult Immunisation in India: A Review","authors":"Madhu Gupta, A. Bansal, Aprajita Mehta, Nikita Sharma","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_13_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_13_24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 A comprehensive literature review of published articles (till October 2023) was done through PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar search engines to delineate the need for adult immunisation, recommended adult vaccines, barriers to adult immunisation, future research areas and way forward in the Indian context. A total of 29,894 articles were screened from PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar. Of these, a full-text review of 53 articles was done. The findings emphasised the need for adult immunisation in India because of the growing vulnerable elderly population with comorbidities, immunosenescence, waning immunity, rising incidence of VPDs leading to higher morbidity and mortality amongst them, rising cost of hospitalisation and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The recommended adult vaccines include human papilloma virus vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, influenza and typhoid vaccine for healthy adults and special population groups, respectively. Challenges include less prioritisation in the National Vaccination Policy, insufficient awareness amongst healthcare providers and vaccine hesitancy.","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"95 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141652948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This review examines the potential of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for the care and control of a person with dementia. Six research articles were retrieved from Medline databases (search conducted on March, 2022) using the terms ‘Yoga’ and ‘Dementia’/‘Alzheimer’s’/‘Mild Cognitive Impairment’. The review identified is limited to moderate evidence for yoga’s effectiveness in improving cognitive activities, memory capacity, quality of life and daily living activities in individuals with dementia. Further high-quality further robust and rigorous research is warranted to draw definitive conclusions about yoga’s role in dementia care.
{"title":"Yoga for Dementia Care: A Review","authors":"Amitava Acharyya","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_47_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_47_24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This review examines the potential of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention for the care and control of a person with dementia. Six research articles were retrieved from Medline databases (search conducted on March, 2022) using the terms ‘Yoga’ and ‘Dementia’/‘Alzheimer’s’/‘Mild Cognitive Impairment’. The review identified is limited to moderate evidence for yoga’s effectiveness in improving cognitive activities, memory capacity, quality of life and daily living activities in individuals with dementia. Further high-quality further robust and rigorous research is warranted to draw definitive conclusions about yoga’s role in dementia care.","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"100 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141352338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-06-12DOI: 10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_106_23
T. K. Mithun, S. S. Lal, K. R. Nayar
Veterinarians could act as the sentinel for the study of zoonotic diseases. This study evaluates the prevalence of zoonoses amongst Kerala veterinarians and explores infection control measures they use to protect themselves and the factors influencing their infection control practices. It is a quantitative cross-sectional study using proportionate sampling with a self-administered questionnaire. About 31.1% of veterinarians experienced symptoms of zoonotic diseases, with dermatophytosis being the most common. Handling tissues, bodily fluids and excretions of animals were the highest risk-carrying procedures. However, the majority of respondents did hand wash, whereas some never properly disposed of used needles. Factors such as heat stress, comfort, cost and time of consultation discouraged one-fourth of participants from using personal protective equipment. Failure to follow infection control practices contributes to the prevalence of zoonoses amongst veterinarians in Kerala. Reasons for this failure include the absence of better policies to address veterinarian’s issues. There is a need for more effective enforcement of infection control policy for the veterinarians.
{"title":"Zoonotic Disease Risk Perception and Infection Control Practices amongst Veterinarians in Kerala, India","authors":"T. K. Mithun, S. S. Lal, K. R. Nayar","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_106_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_106_23","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Veterinarians could act as the sentinel for the study of zoonotic diseases. This study evaluates the prevalence of zoonoses amongst Kerala veterinarians and explores infection control measures they use to protect themselves and the factors influencing their infection control practices.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 It is a quantitative cross-sectional study using proportionate sampling with a self-administered questionnaire.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 About 31.1% of veterinarians experienced symptoms of zoonotic diseases, with dermatophytosis being the most common. Handling tissues, bodily fluids and excretions of animals were the highest risk-carrying procedures. However, the majority of respondents did hand wash, whereas some never properly disposed of used needles. Factors such as heat stress, comfort, cost and time of consultation discouraged one-fourth of participants from using personal protective equipment.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Failure to follow infection control practices contributes to the prevalence of zoonoses amongst veterinarians in Kerala. Reasons for this failure include the absence of better policies to address veterinarian’s issues. There is a need for more effective enforcement of infection control policy for the veterinarians.\u0000","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"7 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141354285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Perception of front-of-package label (FOPL) amongst doctors is crucial to sensitise patients towards healthy eating choices using FOPL. This study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of FOPL amongst resident doctors. A descriptive study was carried out on 100 resident doctors at Sawai Man Singh Medical College during the period of September–November 2023. KAP regarding FOPL were assessed using validated questionnaire, scored and categorised as per Bloom’s criteria. The study showed a mean KAP score of 8.17 ± 1.95 for the participants, out of maximum score of 15. Participants scored highest in the knowledge (4.07 ± 1.08) and lowest in the practice section (0.90 ± 1.16). Although 99% of respondents were aware about some labelling on packaged food items, only 23% of respondents were aware about FOPL. Majority of the respondents rarely or never read nutrition labels (87%) or compared nutritional content of two similar items before purchasing (89%). Sixty-two per cent of respondents considered nutrition labelling as a guarantee of food safety. ‘Multiple Traffic Light’ was the most preferred FOPL design (43%), followed by ‘Health Star Rating’ (21%). There is low awareness of FOPL and a knowledge-behaviour gap amongst the residents. This gap needs to be addressed to ensure better patient counselling for healthy eating choices.
{"title":"Perception of Resident Doctors towards Food Labelling: A Descriptive Study from India","authors":"Shalini Singh, Ankit Raj, Monika Rathore","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_15_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_15_24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Perception of front-of-package label (FOPL) amongst doctors is crucial to sensitise patients towards healthy eating choices using FOPL. This study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of FOPL amongst resident doctors.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A descriptive study was carried out on 100 resident doctors at Sawai Man Singh Medical College during the period of September–November 2023. KAP regarding FOPL were assessed using validated questionnaire, scored and categorised as per Bloom’s criteria.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The study showed a mean KAP score of 8.17 ± 1.95 for the participants, out of maximum score of 15. Participants scored highest in the knowledge (4.07 ± 1.08) and lowest in the practice section (0.90 ± 1.16). Although 99% of respondents were aware about some labelling on packaged food items, only 23% of respondents were aware about FOPL. Majority of the respondents rarely or never read nutrition labels (87%) or compared nutritional content of two similar items before purchasing (89%). Sixty-two per cent of respondents considered nutrition labelling as a guarantee of food safety. ‘Multiple Traffic Light’ was the most preferred FOPL design (43%), followed by ‘Health Star Rating’ (21%).\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 There is low awareness of FOPL and a knowledge-behaviour gap amongst the residents. This gap needs to be addressed to ensure better patient counselling for healthy eating choices.\u0000","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"112 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141126736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Swati Mahajan, Zuha Khan, P. Giri, Angel Ivy Linda, Aditya Kukreti, Navya Tondak, Nivethitha N. Krishnan, Anita Upadhyay Lahariya
The countries worldwide have recognised the importance of the One Health (OH). This review examines the need and potential for the integration of OH into Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach. One Health through PHC has been implemented in many. Successful initiatives include mobile phone-based surveillance for zoonotic diseases in Kenya, innovative vaccination campaigns in Chad and measures to combat antimicrobial resistance in several nations. Collaboration and partnerships play a pivotal role in overcoming challenges such as resource constraints, policy alignment and limited intersectoral collaboration. The review emphasises integrating OH in primary healthcare so that the healthcare providers can contribute to addressing complex global health challenges and promoting the well-being of individuals, animals and the environment. The sustainable strategies, capacity building, advocacy and technological innovations to effectively implement the OH approach through PHC, ultimately improving health outcomes and ensuring a sustainable planet.
{"title":"Operationalising ‘One Health’ through Primary Healthcare Approach","authors":"Swati Mahajan, Zuha Khan, P. Giri, Angel Ivy Linda, Aditya Kukreti, Navya Tondak, Nivethitha N. Krishnan, Anita Upadhyay Lahariya","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_8_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_8_24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The countries worldwide have recognised the importance of the One Health (OH). This review examines the need and potential for the integration of OH into Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach. One Health through PHC has been implemented in many. Successful initiatives include mobile phone-based surveillance for zoonotic diseases in Kenya, innovative vaccination campaigns in Chad and measures to combat antimicrobial resistance in several nations. Collaboration and partnerships play a pivotal role in overcoming challenges such as resource constraints, policy alignment and limited intersectoral collaboration. The review emphasises integrating OH in primary healthcare so that the healthcare providers can contribute to addressing complex global health challenges and promoting the well-being of individuals, animals and the environment. The sustainable strategies, capacity building, advocacy and technological innovations to effectively implement the OH approach through PHC, ultimately improving health outcomes and ensuring a sustainable planet.","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"6 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141126786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Internet addiction is inability to control the use of internet, leading to physical, psychological or social difficulties. A school based study was conducted among adolescents of urban Rohtak, Haryana, using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire and Young’s Internet Addiction test. Out of 600 participants, 44.17% were female. This study showed widespread internet use among adolescents (86%). The main purpose of internet use was entertainment (95%). The estimated prevalence of internet addiction was high (66.86%). Internet addiction was higher among males (P = 0.001). There is a need to counsel children regarding the appropriate use of internet and balancing the time between internet surfing, studies and outdoor physical activities.
{"title":"Internet Usage and its Addiction among School-going Adolescents in an Urban District of India","authors":"Ginni Agrawal, P. Jain, Ramesh Verma","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_63_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_63_23","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Internet addiction is inability to control the use of internet, leading to physical, psychological or social difficulties.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A school based study was conducted among adolescents of urban Rohtak, Haryana, using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire and Young’s Internet Addiction test.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Out of 600 participants, 44.17% were female. This study showed widespread internet use among adolescents (86%). The main purpose of internet use was entertainment (95%). The estimated prevalence of internet addiction was high (66.86%). Internet addiction was higher among males (P = 0.001).\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 There is a need to counsel children regarding the appropriate use of internet and balancing the time between internet surfing, studies and outdoor physical activities.\u0000","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"121 30","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141126345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
To estimate risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) amongst young adults and to determine the association between NCDs and various risk factors amongst young adults. This study was done amongst 150 young adults of Kerala. The data were collected by conducting direct interviews with the use of pre-designed semi-structured questionnaire. Anthropometric and biochemical parameters such as total cholesterol, low-density lipids were collected and analysed using standard methods. Amongst the 150 study participants, 104 (69.4%) were girls and 46 (30.6%) were boys. Amongst these 68 (45.3%) had body mass index (BMI) >23. The study shows that 25.3% and 27.3% of participants had high diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP), respectively. Males had high BP, whereas abdominal adiposity was more amongst females. Physical activity amongst participants was very low. There is a positive correlation between BMI and SBP (r = 0.28, odds ratio [OR] =3.9); BMI and DBP (r = 0.24, OR = 2.9) and waist circumference (WC) with SBP (r = 0.25,); WC and DBP (r = 0.283). The increased BMI (crude odds ratio-3.979; 95% confidence interval-1.490–10.625) has got association with hypertension. There is a high prevalence of risk factors of NCDs amongst the young adult population of Kerala. The findings emphasise the need for interventions to reduce these risk factors amongst these young adults by life cycle approach.
{"title":"Assessment of Risk Factors for Non-communicable Diseases among Young Adults in Kerala, India","authors":"Ahana Salam, Jayakrishnan Thayyil, Nithya Girija, Anjali Lakshmanan, Sruthikrishna Punathukandi, Anupama Raj Karattuthazhathu","doi":"10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_24_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/pmrr.pmrr_24_24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 To estimate risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) amongst young adults and to determine the association between NCDs and various risk factors amongst young adults.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This study was done amongst 150 young adults of Kerala. The data were collected by conducting direct interviews with the use of pre-designed semi-structured questionnaire. Anthropometric and biochemical parameters such as total cholesterol, low-density lipids were collected and analysed using standard methods.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Amongst the 150 study participants, 104 (69.4%) were girls and 46 (30.6%) were boys. Amongst these 68 (45.3%) had body mass index (BMI) >23. The study shows that 25.3% and 27.3% of participants had high diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP), respectively. Males had high BP, whereas abdominal adiposity was more amongst females. Physical activity amongst participants was very low. There is a positive correlation between BMI and SBP (r = 0.28, odds ratio [OR] =3.9); BMI and DBP (r = 0.24, OR = 2.9) and waist circumference (WC) with SBP (r = 0.25,); WC and DBP (r = 0.283). The increased BMI (crude odds ratio-3.979; 95% confidence interval-1.490–10.625) has got association with hypertension.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 There is a high prevalence of risk factors of NCDs amongst the young adult population of Kerala. The findings emphasise the need for interventions to reduce these risk factors amongst these young adults by life cycle approach.\u0000","PeriodicalId":517020,"journal":{"name":"Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews","volume":"120 45","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141125993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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