Health and Lifestyle Practices of Under Graduate Students Studying in Selected Nursing College

Abstract

Life styles of the people is decided as early in early childhood period. School and family practices are
essential in deciding healthy and lifestyle practices in adulthood. Sometimes, peer pressure changes the
individuals’ lifestyles. The study aimed to assess the healthy and lifestyles practices of undergraduate students
studying in selected nursing college. Methodology: A Non-Experimental Descriptive Research approach
used in various nursing colleges in Pune city. The selection of the sample was based on easy geographical
accessibility, cooperation and availability of samples .The sample size for the study was 96,selected by
using non probability convenience sampling technique who met the inclusion criteria. A self-structured
questionnaire was developed based on the research problem, to get the information from the samples.
Result : As for the nutrition the mean score is 48. 64% of adolescents replied that they will avoid half cooked
food, 56% replied they avoid fast foods and 59% replied they prefer healthy eating.91% replied that they
don’t have any problem in paying attention. 75% doesn’t have any problem for sleep. 62% replied that they
have troubles in relaxing and 44 % replied they usually get into the arguments. 55% involved in activities
like sports, games and dance. 70% feels healthy and 68% have complaints of stomachaches, headaches, or
other aches and pains. 96% have no problems in handling life. Around 93 % satisfied with their family .
Around 93% have the support with the family and friends. 57.29 % replied that they don’t have computer in
their home. 61.46 % students live with their parents. 96.88% has personal mobile. 73% regularly visit social
networking sites. 96% of adolescents wash their hands before eating foods and 83% wash their hands with
soap or hand wash. 16.67% have habits of cigarettes/chewing Pan/Guthka but 945 aware about the harmful
effects of smoking. 13% replied they tried alcohol but they believe that 41% of their friends has alcohol
drinking habits. 86% students feel getting good score in college is important to family. 94% feel safe in
college and only 4% says that their behavior influenced by peer pressure. Others 96% doesn’t agree with it.
Conclusion: Diet practices, concentration in work , family connectedness scored less compared to other
components. Very few students have the habits of alcohol, smoking etc. Personal hygiene was practiced well
in adolescents. Decision is taken by themselves more than the peer pressure. Majority of the adolescents
knows the important of their education and they feel safe and good in college.