A study to assess the effectiveness of awareness program on knowledge regarding management of obesity among house wives in village (Larsun) of district Ganderbal Kashmir

Abstract

Obesity often known as “NEW WORLD SYNDROME” is a new disease despite being an old recognized physical feature. Regardless of age or socioeconomic background, obesity is a serious social and psychological condition that affects practically everyone. The threat of invasion affects both developed and growing countries. Similar to how they do in industrialized countries, diet and lifestyle, which are significantly changing as a result of the economic and nutritional transition, have an impact on the risk of obesity. a significant risk factor for the onset of non-communicable diseases as hypertension and heart disease, among others Globally, obesity has reached epidemic levels; at least 2.8 million people die from being overweight or obese each year. Obesity was originally only a problem in high-income nations, but it is now widespread in middle- and low-income nations as well.The knowledge of housewives in the village of Larsun, district of Ganderbal, regarding obesity was evaluated using a quantitative approach. Data from housewives who met the inclusion criteria were gathered using a purposeful sampling strategy. A self-administered structured knowledge questionnaire was used to obtain the data. 11 professionals validated the tool. By utilizing the Karal-Pearson correlation coefficient (r = 0.83), the tool's dependability was determined. Following the pretest, a structured teaching programme was offered. A posttest was conducted three months later. Quantitative analysis was used to examine the data.The majority of the subject (12.9%) scored poorly on the pretest, followed by 61.3% who scored well, and 25.8% who scored well. 100% had outstanding knowledge on the posttest. The mean knowledge score before the test was (16.45 +_.943), and the mean knowledge score after the test was (28.45 +_1.12). Additionally, it showed that it had statistical significance (P 0.05). The funding of the study came to the conclusion that there was a considerable improvement in housewives' understanding of obesity following the implementation of a self-structured instruction programme.