Frequency Distribution Of Variables Research Articles

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: Lockdown related morbidity among young adults in Chennai, India

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered widespread lockdown measures, profoundly altering the daily routines and lifestyles of individuals worldwide. This study aims to investigate the repercussions of these lockdowns on the morbidity patterns among young adults in Chennai. Methods: A web-based questionnaire survey was conducted among 1110 young adults aged 18 to 29 years in Chennai, India. The study analyzed various aspects of health, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being, during the lockdown period using a prevalidated questionnaire. Frequency distribution of variables and chi-square tests for categorical variables were employed. Result: The study revealed significant impacts on physical, mental, and social well-being during the lockdown period. Physical health was affected, with weight gain (56.83%) being the most common morbid condition due to physical inactivity and frequent eating. Headaches (33.24%) were prevalent, attributed to prolonged digital screen exposure and irregular sleep patterns. Psychological impacts included stress rates of 43.42% among young adults. Conclusion: This research highlights the intricate relationship between COVID-19 lockdown measures and morbidity among young adults. The findings provide valuable insights into the potential long-term implications of the pandemic on the health of this demographic group, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions and support systems.

Time to recovery and its predictors following traumatic injuries among injured victims in Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North East of Ethiopia, 2022: a retrospective follow-up study.

Injuries are an extremely important public health problem worldwide. Despite being largely preventable and despite government efforts, injuries continue to be a major public health issue. Thus, the study tends to evaluate the time to recovery and its predictors for traumatic injuries. A hospital-based retrospective follow-up study was used. A total of 329 medical charts were actually reviewed. Traumatic injury victims from January 1, 2018-December 31, 2022 were included, and a simple random sampling technique was utilized. The data was gathered by reviewing medical charts. Data was coded and entered into Epi-Data Manager version 4.6.0.4 statistical software and further analyzed using STATA version 17. Descriptive statistics were performed to see the frequency distribution of variables. A Kaplan-Meier survival estimate and log rank test were performed to plot the overall survival curve and compare the difference in recovery among predictor categories, respectively. A model fitness test was done by using the Cox-Snell residual test and Harrell's C concordance statistic. Finally, a Cox proportional hazard model was fitted to determine the effect of predictors on recovery time from traumatic injuries. The median time to recovery of traumatic injuries was 5 days (IQR: 3-10days), with an overall incidence density of 8.77 per 100 person-days of observation. In the multivariable cox proportional regression model, variables such as being male (AHR: 0.384, 95%CI: 0.190-0.776, P-value: 0.008), the Glasgow coma scale of 13-15 (AHR: 2.563, 95%CI: 1.070-6.139, P-value: 0.035), intentional injury (AHR: 1.934, 95%CI: 1.03-3.632, P-value: 0.040), mild traumatic brain injury (AHR: 2.708, 95%CI: 1.095-6.698, P-value: 0.031), and moderate traumatic brain injury (AHR: 2.253, 95%CI: (1.033-4.911, P-value: 0.041) were statistically significant variables. The median recovery time for traumatically injured respondents was 5 days. Independent predictors such as the Glasgow coma scale, time taken for surgical management, intent of injury, and traumatic brain injury were statistically significant with time to recovery from trauma.

Perception and awareness of the bioeconomy: an empirical study of chosen European academia

PurposeThis study aims to diagnose the perception, knowledge, awareness and position of the bioeconomy in university education and research.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a questionnaire survey conducted at universities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain and Portugal (n = 464). The questionnaire consisted of open-ended, dichotomous and Likert-type questions. Variable frequency distribution methods and the non-parametric chi-square test were used to test the independence of the characteristics. The Cramer’s V contingency coefficient was used to determine the degree of dependence between the variables.FindingsThe researched academic community is dominated by a traditional approach to the bioeconomy, which relates to agriculture and ecological aspects. Respondents believe in the positive environmental impacts of the bioeconomy, while less often being aware of its importance from a socio-economic perspective. Insufficient teaching and research in the field of the bioeconomy can be widely observed. The presumed link between the existence of a bioeconomy strategy at national level and awareness of the bioeconomy was not confirmed.Research limitations/implicationsThe limited sample, the narrow geographical scope of the study does not allow for a comprehensive analysis of the topic. Another limitation is the lack of representativeness of the results in relation to all university representatives in the countries studied and the uneven composition of the samples.Originality/valueThis study fills the knowledge gap about the status of the bioeconomy in European academic communities by analysing its perception among both teachers and students of social, natural and applied sciences.

Hubungan Perilaku dan Pengawasan Terhadap Penerapan 5S Pada Pekerja di Departemen Jetty PT. XYZ

Companies must not only offer appropriate infrastructure in their production processes to attain optimum profitability, but they must also cultivate a healthy corporate culture. Univariate analysis is used to describe the properties of each variable's frequency distribution in the table. Bivariate analysis, on the other hand, is used to assess the association between two variables, with the chi-square test used to determine the link. Several adjustments are proposed to boost the efficacy of using the 5S Method. These enhancements may be made by conducting bivariate and univariate analyses to discover variables that impact the performance of the 5S Method implementation. This allows proposals for improvement to be developed and executed. To define the measuring scale, researchers utilized a Likert scale to disseminate the questionnaire. The signature value of 0.044 is less than the 0.05 significance threshold, hence the null hypothesis (H0) is accepted and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is rejected. As a result, it is possible to infer that there is a considerable link between work supervision and 5S implementation in the PT XYZ Jetty department. According to the research results, there is a link between the conduct of XYZ workers and the monitoring of the 5S implementation process.

Perbedaan Kejadian Penurunan Fungsi Kognitif pada Individu Normotensi dan Hipertensi dari Populasi Pesisir di Kecamatan Pemenang Kabupaten Lombok Utara

Hypertension occurs due to vasoconstriction and impaired vasodilation which causes increased vascular resistance. Hypertension is the risk factor of Cognitive impairment decreased cognitive function through the mechanism of vascular damage and toxicity. Cognitive function is a complex function in the human brain. Cognitive impairment is also influenced by age, gender, physical activity, health factors, and education. The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of blood pressure on cognitive impairment in coastal populations in the working area of ​​the Pemenang Health Center, North Lombok Regency. The research method used a cross sectional approach. The sampling method was purposive sampling. Measurement of cognitive function status using the Clock Drawing Test (CDT) questionnaire. Univariate data analysis to determine the frequency distribution of variables; BMI, age, gender, educational, and occupation of respondents. Test the hypothesis using the Chi-Square test, with a probability value (p) <0.05. The total number of respondents were 188, in the hypertension group was 88 (47%) and the normotensive group was 100 (53%) respondents. The age of the dominant respondent is in the range of 36-45 years, namely 96 (51.1%). As many as 158 (84%) of respondents experienced cognitive impairment and 82 (43.6%) of them had hypertension. There was a significant difference in the incidence of cognitive impairment in the hypertension and normotensive groups (p=0.001). There was a difference in the frequency of cognitive impairment in normotensive and hypertensive respondents in coastal populations in the working area of ​​the Pemenang Health Center, North Lombok Regency.

The Relationship between Use of 3-Month Injectable Family Planning for Family Planning Acceptors and Menstrual Patterns in the Working Area of the Barong Tongkok Health Center, West Kutai Regency in 2022

This study aims to determine the relationship between the use of 3-month injectable family planning in family planning acceptors and menstrual patterns in the working area of ​​the Barong Tongkok Health Center, West Kutai Regency. This type of research is correlational with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all 3-month injection family planning acceptors at the Barong Tongkok Health Center, namely 76 acceptors per month. Sampling in this study using accidental sampling technique and obtained as many as 44 respondents. Data collection was carried out by interviewing and using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique uses univariate analysis to determine the frequency distribution of variables and bivariate analysis uses the chi square test to determine the relationship between variables. The results of the hypothesis test obtained a p-value of 0.024 (<0.05), so it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the use of 3-month injections in family planning acceptors and menstrual patterns in the working area of ​​the Barong Tongkok Health Center, West Kutai Regency.

Tree-Size Variable Frequency Distribution Modeling for Tropical Forests in Ba Be, Vietnam

Tree-Size Variable Frequency Distribution Modeling for Tropical Forests in Ba Be, Vietnam

Factors Leading to Cervical Pain among Display Screen Equipment Operators; An Observational Study

Background: Computer operators are more to develop pain in the cervical region. With a wide range of possible risk factors, that vary from person to person, this area requires continuous investigation. So that workplace can be modified to promote work safety. Objective: To estimate the association of different risk factors of neck pain among display screen equipment users in office settings. Methods: Using display screen equipment self-assessment questionnaire and musculoskeletal discomfort form, the data was gathered from offices in different cities of Pakistan. Office workers under 60 years who used a display screen for more than an hour each day were eligible to participate in the study. While those having any history of spinal deformities, cervical surgery, trauma or malignancy was excluded. For statistical computation and analysis, the data from 122 participants were recorded in SPSS version 21. The prevalence of neck pain and frequency distribution of variables were computed. The chi-square test was used to determine the correlation between the variables, and the p-value less than or equal to 0.05 were considered significant. Results: Neck pain was seen in 41.8% out of the 122 study participants. It was observed to affect the daily activities of 29.4% of the population, while 62.7% had experienced discomfort in the previous week. Neck pain was found to be substantially correlated with work fulfillment, stress and male gender. While among ergonomic factors it was linked to breaks from work, the height of the screen used, and computer hardware adjustability. Conclusion: Many office workers using display screen equipment report cervical pain. It is associated with both workplace and individual-level factors and such problems can be avoided by enhancing workplace ergonomics.

KARAKTERISTIK PENDERITA LONG COVID

The COVID-19 disease is still unclear, including the long-term impact on its survivors. The further impact of survivors of COVID-19 or long covid is currently being studied by scientists worldwide. The phenomenon about the complaints of COVID-19 survivors that occurred during the pandemic varied greatly. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of long covid sufferers which include various symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, cough, headache, joint pain, muscle pain, difficulty thinking, anxiety, fever, stress, and chest palpitations. This research method is quantitative with descriptive design, where data collection using accidental sampling technique is obtained by 85 respondents participating in this study. This study used a questionnaire as a data collection tool and the data were analysed univariately by presenting the variable frequency distribution. The results showed that the number of patients with long covid symptoms who showed the most symptoms was fatigue (83.5%). The researcher suggests that further researchers examine the characteristics of other long covid and the direct impact on COVID-19 survivors with a larger population with different variables

Determinants of Covid-19 Vaccination Uptake Among the Elderly in Jagakarsa Sub-District, South-Jakarta

Background: COVID-19 is considered to be responsible for the emergence of a new dangerous outbreak. Therefore, it is expected that the interest in receiving vaccines will be very high. However, the lowest vaccination uptake rate comes from the elderly population. Objective: To investigate determinants of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among the elderly. Methods: Cross-sectional design study. This research was conducted in Jagakarsa Sub-district from March to July 2021 with an online interview. The sample size was 393 from the total population study of 21,903. The sampling method was purposive sampling with independent variables namely gender, education level, knowledge, attitudes, government policy, health worker’s recommendations, family support, access to COVID-19 vaccination service facilities, perceptions of COVID-19, and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines. The dependent variable was COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Sample inclusion criteria included the elderly aged ≥ 60 years old and who lived in the Jagakarsa Sub-district. The exclusion criteria were those who were not willing to be respondents. This study conducted a univariate analysis to determine the frequency distribution of variables. Bivariate data analysis that was used were Chi-Square and multivariate data analysis with multiple logistic regression (α=0.05). Results: The results of the bivariate analysis showed that education, knowledge, perceptions of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines, attitudes, government policies, access to COVID-19 vaccination service facilities, health worker’s recommendations, and family support had a significant relationship with COVID-19 vaccine uptake. The results of multivariate analysis showed that the most associated factor was the perception of COVID-19 vaccine with AOR= 9,928 (95% CI: 5,386-18,302). Conclusion: Respondents had a high acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, whereas most of the respondents were worried about the side effects at the same time. As our findings suggest, informing the elderly about forthcoming vaccines would help to build their trust in the COVID-19 vaccines.

Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Remaja Tentang Protokol Kesehatan Pada Masa New Normal Di SMK PGRI 3 Denpasar

Background: The application of health protocols to break the chain of spread of COVID-19, especially in adolescents, is very important. The application of health protocols to adolescents is influenced by various factors, one of which is the knowledge of adolescents about health protocols
 Purpose: This study aims to describe the level of knowledge of adolescents about health protocols during a pandemic at SMK PGRI 3 Denpasar.
 Methods: This type of research is descriptive with a cross sectional design. The number of samples as many as 191 students, sampling by means of probability sampling with simple random sampling, statistical tests using SPSS. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire distributed online via google form. Analysis of the data in a descriptive way to obtain a variable frequency distribution.
 Results: From the results of the study, it was found that 56% had good knowledge, 41.9% had sufficient knowledge, and 2.1% had poor knowledge.
 Conclusion: The level of adolescent knowledge about health protocols during the new normal period at SMK PGRI 3 Denpasar is good.

Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers About Care of New Birth In The New Normal Era

Background: Caring for a newborn is a challenge for parents, especially in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Concerns about transmission from parents, family and medical personnel as well as limited information and delays in various activities in basic community services can lead to low quality and ability of mothers to care for babies.
 Objectives: This study aims to describe the knowledge and attitudes of mothers in the care of newborns in the new normal.
 Methods: This research is descriptive analytic research using observational method. The population in this study were mothers aged 0-28 days who live in the work area of ​​Posyandu Jayalaksana RW 03 Village 3-4 Ulu Palembang with a sample of 44 people, data collection using questionnaires for assessment variables and attitudes using a Likert scale with a range of 1- 5 which consists of favorable and unfavorable statements. Univariate data analysis to assess the characteristics and frequency distribution of variables
 Results: Knowledge is strongly influenced by age, education and occupation. most of the respondents have a fairly good knowledge of 61.4% and have a good attitude that is 59.1% in caring for newborns during the new normal period.
 Conclusion: Good knowledge causes the right attitude and behavior in the care of newborns, it takes the cooperation of parents, families and health workers so that the success of caring for babies in the new normal is more optimal.

VARIATION OF COGNITION AND CEREBRAL ACTIVITY WITH SEVERITY OF AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION IN COPD

Introduction: Cognitive dysfunction is one of the important systemic effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease that affects various cognitive domains in these patients. Aim: Assessment of cognitive function in specific cognitive domains in COPD with various stages of severity as observed by airflow obstruction. Methods: N=68 COPD patients and N=20 controls were matched for age and education. EEG changes, SpO2 and rSO2 were compared between COPD and control group. Cognitive scores and EEG wave patterncompared among different stages of severity in COPD group. Statistical analysis: Was done using SPSS version 18. Two independent t test was used for bivariate testing between COPD and control group. Chi square test applied to assess the frequency distribution of variables among each group. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare mean values of cognitive scores and Chi square test for number(%) of patients with abnormal scores in cognition and slow waves in EEG across groups with different severity of airflow obstruction (FEV1% Predicted). ResultsOncomparison of EEG slow wave, (rSO2) and (SpO2) among COPD and age matched control group, electroencephalographic(EEG) study in COPD group showed slower wave pattern than their age matched healthy counterpart which was statistically significant at p<0.001, so was true about rSO2 of right frontal region in the study group. Among the COPD groups with different severity (moderate, severe, and very severe grades), patients with severe and very severe airflow obstruction performed poorly with Folstein MMSE (statistically significant at p<0.001), more than 50 % of patients had abnormal scoring with CDT in all the three groups and with TMT-A in severe and very severe group. Conclusions:We found relative frontal hypoxemia and EEG slow wave in COPD group compared to healthy control. With severegrades of disease risk of cognitive impairment was noted. Thus, suggesting that low lung functioning may contribute to cognitive disorders by decreasing the oxygen delivery to brain neurons.

DETERMINATION OF GENDER PERCEPTIONS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STUDENTS

The culture of the society in which the individual lives determines the characteristics revealing the expectations about how a woman or a man behave, think and act, that is, structuring woman and man socially. This study was carried out to determine gender perceptions of nursing and midwifery students. Descriptive design type was used in the study. The universe of the study consisted of 750 students studying in Nursing and Midwifery Departments in 2018-2019. The sample consisted of 471 students who were not willing to attend the study. The participation rate is 63%. “Sociodemographic Information Form” and sal Gender Perception Scale” were used to collect data. Ethics committee, institutional permission and consent of the students were obtained for the study. In this study, percentage and frequency distributions of variables were examined. Comparisons between groups; Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis-H tests. The mean score of Gender Perception of the students was 108.18 ± 108.18 (min = 25 / max = 125). A significant relationship was found between the variables of gender, class, type of school, nationality, family styles, food preparation before the spouse of the woman, and marital status before starting work and earning money (p <0.05). The gender scores of female students (109.68 ± 11.45) were higher than that of male students (93.38 ± 13.46) (p<0.01). In this study, the mean gender score of the students is good. Nurses and midwives, by raising the awareness of individuals through training programs on gender roles; develop awareness of gender roles and gain egalitarian attitudes and perspectives.

An Update of Weavers Technical Skill and Woven Designs in South Western Nigeria

The thrust of this paper is to assess an update of weavers’ technical skills in relation to their woven designs in South-Western Nigeria. Among many traditional handcrafts that feature in Nigerian Art Industry, weaving seems to be the most prominent and the most consistent. Available loom types and accessories as observed in use in many weaving locations in South-Western Nigeria virtually possess identical structures and features. However, technical skill of weavers differs characteristically as are reflected in varied nomenclature of fabric’s textural and structural patterns and designs, with weavers struggling to manipulate the ‘crudity’ of their tools to the technical advantage of the aesthetic appearance of woven designs. Unstructured questionnaires in Likert Scale sample was used for frequency distribution of variables, and the woven fabrics collected from the study area were subjected to visual/aesthetic description referring to appropriate circumstances surrounding production. The need to re-assess weavers’ technical skill in South-Western Nigeria arises because of the changing phases of consumers aesthetic tastes and preferences, and the need to increase production at the speed commensurate to the demand of users. These need-driven values tend to generate spontaneous traditional symbolic designs and motifs suitable to re-awaken socio-cultural consciousness of consumers.

AN OVERVIEW OF DEPRESSION TENDENCIES IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN KEBONSARI PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTER, SURABAYA CITY

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) occurs due to insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance in the human body. Type 2 DM also causes physical weakness, vision problems, risk of death, and depression. This study aimed to describe depression tendencies in patients with type 2 DM under treatment in Kebonsari Primary Healthcare Center, Surabaya city. This study was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach. The research samples were 74 people with type 2 DM in the Kebonsari Primary Healthcare Center, Surabaya city. These respondents selected using simple random sampling had met the inclusion criteria. These repsondents were aged more than 25 years old, did not experience psychological disorders, and had suffered from type 2 diabetes mellitus for 5 years. The data analysis was done using a univariate analysis by looking at the frequency distribution of variables. The results indicate that the prevalence of patients with type 2 DM who tended to experience depression was at 50%. The majority of patients with type 2 DM who experienced depression were women (47.4%) and elderly (aged 46-65 years) (41.9%). Most of them had low education levels (62.2%), and some respondents had complications (37.8%) and poor family support (62.2%). Support from closest people such as family support can improve the adaptation of patients with the disease and can prevent psychological disorders, especially depression in patients with type 2 DM. Keyword: type 2 diabetes mellitus, family support, depression tendencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS AT JEMURSARI HOSPITAL, SURABAYA

Chronic kidney disease is decreasing glomerular filtration rate of less than 15mL/minute which causes someone to undergo a hemodialysis therapy that replaces kidney function. The course of chronic kidney disease is progressive and irreversible and may cause psychological problems in hemodialysis patients such as depression. This study aimed to describe to what extent patients under hemodialysis treatment at Jemursari Hospital, Surabaya experience depression symptoms in patients. This study was descriptive research with a cross-sectional approach. The simple random sampling technique was performed to select 72 patients who had scheduled hemodialysis treatment and been qualified for the inclusion criteria. Data were then analyed using a univariate analysis in variable frequency distribution. The results show that patients with depression symptoms were mostly men as many as 31 people (43.1%), and the majority were aged 46-65 years as many as 24 people (49%). The latest formal education in most respondents was high school (23.6%). There were 38 respondents (77.5%) who got married, and most respondents were unemployed (77.5%) and had undergone hemodialysis for more than 12 months (77.5%). This study concludes that the patients under hemodialysis treatment at the hospital experienced mild depression symptoms. Keyword: hemodialysis, depression, Beck Depression Inventory.

Public Knowledge about Covid-19 and Public Behavior During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 is a pandemic that has resulted in mortality and mortality rates in various parts of the world. Good knowledge of the COVID-19 pandemic and having a clean and healthy behavior as an effort to prevent transmission of COVID-19 is important to apply. The aim of the research is to find a picture of the community about the COVID-19 pandemic and people's behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. This type of research is quantitative with a descriptive survey design on 150 communities in Sumerta Kelod Village, Denpasar, Bali through purposive sampling. Research using a questionnaire as a data tool and the data were analyzed univariately by presenting the variable frequency distribution. The results of the analysis obtained public knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic in the good category, namely 70%. The distribution of community behavior shows that the community has complied with health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the community case categories are in the low-risk case category (85.33%).

Innovative Activities within Ukrainian Insurance Companies

The purpose of this research is to identify the role of innovations in overcoming the problems arising out of activities within insurance companies. Against the background of fluctuating marketing environment and high level of business risks, the staff of insurance companies is in high demand of scientifically substantiated recommendations on the very innovations which could bring business processes to a more increased efficiency level. The research of innovative activities within insurance companies in this paper is done using the following logical sequence: the place of innovations in the deployment of 4 Industrial Revolutions and their role in the modern insurance business (within Ukraine and abroad) about its fundamental and subsidiary business processes is displayed; common problems of national insurance companies and selected risk factors varying in terms of customer market (B2B or B2C), experience and foreign capital participation are described; the most practical innovative solutions for mitigation of identified risks in activities within insurance companies are suggested. The research presents the results of the sample survey of 52 insurance companies. The survey focused on hypotheses relating to as follows: threats to the business environment of insurance companies; directions for employment of innovations to develop insurance companies’ business; differences in assessment of threats to business environment; differences in opportunities and directions of innovations. ІВМ SPSS 20 software was used for processing of the data obtained. The following research methods were used to analyze the data: frequency distribution of variables, cross-tabulation, and nonparametric tests of variables. The research confirms that from 51.5 to 77 % of Ukrainian insurance companies are faced with some difficulties in their performance. The risk factors being the most relevant for insurance companies are the low paying capacity of customers at the insurance market (1st place), high competition (2nd place), imperfect legislation (3rd place). The research identified the following significant problems associated with the company's internal environment: lacking a definite strategic business development plan (1st place), problems involving qualified staff (2nd place), and problems with the interaction of structural units (3rd place). The research empirically lends support to specific directions of putting into practice and nature of innovations necessary for countering specific threats in their activities. Research findings can be of some practical value for improved efficiency of business processes both for Ukrainian and foreign insurance companies operating under the conditions of ever-changing factors of the business environment. Keywords: insurance companies, innovations, business processes, В2С market, В2В market.

The Impact of Lifestyles on Dental Caries of Adult Patients in Udupi District: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACTBackground:Dental caries is preventable if favorable health behavior is successfully established. Exploring the broader concept of lifestyle will be useful to determine that how lifestyle of people can affect dental caries.Aim:The aim of this study was to determine the impact of overall lifestyle of an individual (analyzed using health practice index) on dental caries of adult population.Material and Methods:This cross-sectional study comprising structured questions on health practice index, sociodemographic variables, and oral health-related behavior was conducted on 800 study subjects of age 20–50 years attending outreach dental setups of a dental school in India. Dental caries was recorded with decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index.Statistical analysis was carried out using frequency distribution for variables related to lifestyle, mean ± standard deviation for DMFT, and negative binomial regression to predict a dependent variable (DMFT) that consisted of “count data.”Results:The study subjects who were older age, women, unemployed, and unskilled; those with lower education, lesser income, and lower socioeconomic status; those never visited dentist; and those with lesser frequency of cleaning teeth, overall poorer lifestyles, and moderate lifestyles were more prone to have dental caries than their counterparts.Conclusion:Dental caries is a multifactorial disease. Patients’ involvement in self-care by promoting healthy behaviors such as brushing twice a day, visiting dentist regularly, negating orally abusive substance addiction, having breakfast every day, eating a balanced diet, and reducing stress leads to an overall good lifestyle. These factors along with sleeping a minimum of 7–8h per night and working for 8–9h per day and ample daily exercise may help patients improve or protect their oral health for years to come.