Impact of Integrated Training Program on Behavioural Outcome of Adolescents regarding Lifestyle Pattern from selected schools of Mysuru City

Abstract

Background: Adolescents are independent and they build new relationships, create social skills and learn new habits and practices that they can carry with them for rest of their lives. Adolescent health and wellbeing are influenced by school environment and they must be provided special consideration and emphasis because of their health conditions and needs. A positive lifestyle can bring health and happiness, while a negative life-style can lead to illness and depression. A lifestyle has different components which includes: nutrition, physical activity, sleep pattern, healthy habits, hygienic practices, safety and health awareness, and these components contribute to an individual`s health. Health requires the promotion of healthy lifestyle. Health risk behaviours such as smoking, alcohol abuse, unhealthy dietary patterns, sedentary habits, and unsafe and aggressive behaviours have been found to have an important influence on morbidity and mortality. Health risk behaviours, which develop over time, can also contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle. Adolescent population and health of adolescents is a very special issue and is focus of attention globally for various reasons. An essential component in the prevention and management of diseases is the adoption of a healthy lifestyle that would include the promotion of non-smoking, eating a healthy balanced diet, and actively engaging in organized physical activities Methods: The main objective of the study was to determine the impact of integrated training program on behavioural outcome of adolescents regarding lifestyle pattern. The research design selected for this study was Pre-experimental - One group pre test post-test design. 500 adolescents were selected from selected schools of Mysuru through convenience sampling technique. Socio demographic Proforma was used to assess the selected socio demographic variables of adolescents. Structured knowledge questionnaire, self administered attitude scale and adolescent lifestyle practice scale was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents regarding lifestyle pattern. Results: The results of the study revealed that Knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents were improved after implementation of Integrated Training Program. There was significant difference between pretest and post test knowledge, pre-test and post test attitude, pre-test and post test practice score after the Integrated training program Conclusion: The study concluded that integrated training program is effective in enhancing the knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents regarding lifestyle pattern