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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Obesity and Its Impact on Health in College-Going Students

Author(s) Ms. Hiral Jitendra Parekh, Dr Priyamwada Hinge
Country India
Abstract Background: Obesity is associated with several health conditions, and college years can be a period when diet, physical activity, sleep and other lifestyle habits become less consistent. Understanding students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices can help identify areas for health promotion.
Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding obesity and its impact on health among college-going students.
Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 200 college-going students aged 18–25 years in Pune using convenience sampling. A self-developed KAP questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form (IPAQ-SF) were used. Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlations were reported from the project’s verified analysis.
Results: Mean age was 22.36 ± 2.15 years and mean calculated BMI was 22.99 ± 4.02 kg/m². Normal BMI was observed in 52.0%, overweight in 30.0%, underweight in 14.5% and obesity in 3.5%. Recognition of cardiovascular and metabolic risks was high, while only 51.5% selected the correct BMI formula. Attitudes were generally favourable, but only 40.0% consistently followed a balanced diet and 48.5% regularly monitored body weight. In the reported physical-activity classification, 43.2% met the stated criterion and 57.0% did not. Knowledge correlated with attitude (ρ = 0.425, adjusted p < .001), and favourable practice scores correlated with physical activity (ρ = 0.306, adjusted p < .001).
Conclusion: Students generally understood important health risks and supported obesity prevention, but reported practices were less consistent. College health initiatives should pair education with practical support for sustainable lifestyle changes.
Keywords Keywords: Obesity, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, College Students, Physical Activity
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-10-16
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