Descriptive survey assessed knowledge and practice in 200 sedentary women employees, indicating gaps in prevention efforts.
Background: Lifestyle diseases are increasing among sedentary populations, especially women in office-based jobs. Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of lifestyle disease prevention among sedentary women employees. Methods: A descriptive survey design was adopted among 200 sedentary women employees at Civil Station, Kozhikode. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and reported practice checklist. Analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Pearson’s correlation. Results: 57.5% of participants had excellent knowledge, while 60.5% had only average practice. Preventive practices were significantly associated with educational status and food habits (p < 0.05). No significant correlation was found between knowledge and practice (r = 0.071, p = 0.317). Conclusion: Although knowledge levels were high, preventive practices were poor. Workplace interventions targeting lifestyle modification are essential.
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