Assess the Healthy Life Style Practices among the Adolescents in Selected Schools of Kerala

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescents period is usually marked as spurt in growth and development .The healthy life style practice promote the adequate growth and development .The life style practices could be influenced by many factors. Parental life style, peer influence and cultural trends are the main factors. Understanding and assessing life style practices give a outlook about the health needs of the adolescents.

Methodology: Sample is the male and female adolescents students. A total of 100 adolescents fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria in selected schools of Kerala. Instrument consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is seven socio demographic variables and Part B is twenty item life style practices check list.

Results: The result of the study presented that 18% (18) having good life style practices 27% (27) have average life style practices and 65% (65) having poor life style practices. There is no significant association between social demographic variables and life style practices.

Conclusion: Most of the adolescents are following poor life style practices. Mass assessment and IEC program required to promote the healthy life style practices.