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Knowledge and Attitude Towards Noncommunicable Diseases and Risk Factors among Undergraduate Health Science Students in Northwestern Tanzania

Author(s) Dr. Stanley Mwita, Steven Mbaga
Country Tanzania
Abstract Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. The risk of developing NCDs is increased by air pollution, unhealthy diets, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and tobacco use. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude towards NCDs and risk factors among undergraduate health science students in northwestern Tanzania.
Methods: This study used an analytical, cross-sectional design. The study was conducted at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) from April to May 2023. Data was collected using self-administered semi-structured English questionnaires. The relationship between knowledge and attitude was determined using Pearson correlation analysis.
Results: A total of 354 students were recruited in this study. Approximately half of the participants (52.3%) possessed moderate knowledge about NCDs and their risk factors. The mean (SD) level of knowledge was 10.8 ± 2.0. Most students had a neutral attitude (60.2%) with a mean (SD) of 47.4±9.9. There was a very small correlation that was not statistically significant between knowledge and attitude scores (r = 0.01, P = 0.801).
Conclusion: Findings indicate a moderate level of NCD knowledge among half the students and a predominantly neutral attitude, with no clear influence of knowledge on attitude. This suggests the need for enhanced educational strategies to improve both knowledge and attitude among health science students.
Keywords Knowledge, Attitude, Noncommunicable Diseases, Risk Factors, Students
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i02.5227
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