A STUDY TO COMPARE THE LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY ADULTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LIFESTYLE DISEASE BEFORE AND DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC

Mekha Joy, Merlin Kurian, Neha Austin and Deepak K. Nair*

ABSTRACT

Aim: This descriptive study was conducted to compare the proportion of lifestyle diseases and the lifestyle modification strategies adopted by adults in the management of lifestyle diseases, for the promotion of health and control of lifestyle diseases. Objectives: To estimate the proportion of lifestyle diseases among adults and to compare the life style modification strategies adopted by adults for the management of lifestyle diseases before and during COVID -19 pandemic. Methods: Non-experimental descriptive survey was employed for the study. Data were collected from a purposive sample of 118 permanent residents of selected Gramapanchayat in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The study participants were asked to complete a structured Socio Demographic variable, a self structured checklist to assess the proportion of lifestyle disease and adoption of lifestyle modification strategies. The data were analyzed using R software. Result: Significant difference (p= 0.002) was observed in the dietary pattern, physical activity and smoking habit.

Keywords: Lifestyle modification strategies, Lifestyle disease, COVID 19 pandemic.