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A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Obesity Among General Public In Selected Urban Areas Of Bangalore

Author(s) Dr. Keshava Reddy M, Prof. Pramod Kademani, Mr. Jino Baby, Mr. Vyshnav V S, Ms. Merin Eldhose, Ms. Ms. Preepthi P, Ms. Ms. Dipanwita Patra, Ms. Shenaz Khatun
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Abstract Obesity and overweight result from energy imbalance, Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. If the underlying causes of the obesity epidemic are not addressed, it has the potential to overwhelm health systems throughout the world. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding prevention of Obesity among general public in selected urban areas of Bangalore. In the present study one group pre-test, post-test design was selected. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 60 sample size. The Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used for assessing the Knowledge regarding prevention of obesity among general public. Questionnaire consists of 25 knowledge questions on causes and prevention of obesity. The pre-test knowledge score ranged from 2-24 with mean score 12.33. The post-test knowledge score was ranged from 11-24 with mean score18.73, were as the mean percentage of pre-test knowledge score was 49%, the mean percentage of post-test knowledge score was 74%. This indicates that the teaching method was effective in enhancing the knowledge of general public in urban areas of Bangalore regarding obesity. The chi-square computed between pretest knowledge score and selected demographic variable showed that there was no significant association between pre-test knowledge score of subject’s and selected demographic characteristics.
Keywords Obesity, Structured Teaching Program, General Public, Urban area
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i04.1189
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9z75v
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