Effect of educational intervention on knowledge, attitude and consumption of fast food among adolescents
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Forensic and Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Fast food are being routinely consumed worldwide as they can be prepared and served very quickly Although the list of food items which comes under category of fast food is long but burger carbonated beverages French fries cakes pastries and pizza are most commonly consumed fast food items Fast food items are having high fat content low fiber and nutrients and their excess consumption causes obesityObjective Assessment of effect of Educational intervention on knowledge attitude and consumption of fast food among adolescentsMethodology Cross sectional study conducted on 100 adolescents Initially pre tested questionnaire was used to assess baseline knowledge attitude and utilisation of junk food followed by educational intervention in form of a lecture by a power point presentation and then again same questionnaire was given to student next day to assess the effect of intervention Data entry and analysis was done ChiSquare test was applied to know the effect of interventionResult Educational intervention led to significant change in the knowledge about the adverse effect of fast food which was increased from 49 to 71 as well as adolescents preference for eating fast food reduced from 73 to 49 Attitude towards non consumption of fast food was significantly changed as there was increase in number of students started bringing home prepared food in lunch boxes from 36 to 57Conclusion Education intervention brings significant change in knowledge attitude and consumption of fast food among adolescents and similar kind of intervention at regular interval will play a crucial role in preventing life style related disease among future generationsKeywords Adolescent Fast food Knowledge
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Shiv Kumar Yadav, Bhola Nath
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