| Autor: |
Oyibo, Patrick, Umuerri, Ejiroghene Martha, Okumagba, Mamodesan Tudjegbe, Oyibo, Iyabo Aduke |
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Pan African Medical Journal; May-Aug2023, Vol. 45, p1-17, 17p |
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Introduction: the adolescence period is a significant phase in development of noncommunicable diseases. Public health interventions that reduce risky behaviors among adolescents are beneficial across the life course. This study assessed the level of non-communicable diseases (NCDs') risk-related knowledge, the prevalence of NCDs' risk behavior, and the sociodemographic predictors of NCDs' risk-related knowledge and behaviors among in-school adolescents in a Southern Nigerian State. Methods: a cross-sectional study design was employed to assess the NCDs' risk-related knowledge and behaviors among a random multistage sample of 607 students age between 10 and 19 years. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the WHO STEPS questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential analyses of data collected were carried out using the IBM SPSS version 22 software. Results: the mean age of the students was 14.7 (SD=1.52) years, 57.2% (n=347) of which were females, and 42.8% (n=260) were males. The proportion of students with good overall NCDs risk-related knowledge was 22.7% (n=138). Age, place of residence, family's socioeconomic status, and mother's level of education were significant sociodemographic predictors of good overall NCD risk-related knowledge. Among the students, 66.2% (n=402) self-report inadequate physical activity, 65.7% (n=399) self-report consumption of unhealthy diets, 29.2% (n=177) self-report current alcohol use, and 3.3% (n=20) self-report they were current cigarette smokers. Conclusion: a significant proportion of the surveyed students had poor overall NCDs risk-related knowledge and engaged in NCDs risk behaviors. The relevant stakeholders concern with prevention of NCDs in government and non-governmental organizations should target adolescents in NCD control strategies in the study setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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