Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Non-Communicable Diseases among Adults in Rural Andhra Pradesh

Author(s)	Mr. Jakirhussain Shaik, Dr. Himabindu Edara, Prof. Saraswati Raju Iyer
Country	India
Abstract	Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a major public health challenge globally and account for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality in India. Rapid urbanization, lifestyle transitions, physical inactivity, unhealthy dietary practices and tobacco use have contributed to the rising burden of NCDs in rural populations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding non-communicable diseases among adults residing in rural areas of Andhra Pradesh. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 adults selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire. The findings revealed that a majority of the participants had inadequate knowledge related to risk factors and prevention of NCDs, while attitudes towards prevention were moderately favorable. However, the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices was low. The study emphasizes the need for sustained nurse-led health education and community-based preventive interventions to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases.
Keywords	Non-communicable diseases, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Community health nursing
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-20
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i01.3045
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbk6x9

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