A study to assess the effectiveness of structure teaching program on knowledge regarding obesity on health among schooler children (10 - 14) year in selected school Prayagraj.

Author(s)	Prof.(Dr.) Santhosh S.U, Ms. Priya Mishra, Ms. Anshika, Mr. Pratik Rav, Ms. Apoorva Pal, Ms. Kajal Benbanshi
Country	India
Abstract	Obesity in children is a growing health concern worldwide including in India. Poor dietary habits sedentary lifestyle & lack of awareness contribute significantly to the rising prevalence of obesity among school age children. Early health education can play a crucial role in preventing childhood obesity & its associated health complications. Method A pre-experimental study with one group pre-test & post-test design was conducted in a selected school of Prayagraj. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge before & after the intervention. The structured teaching program focused on causes, effects, preventing & management of obesity. RESULT Mean score of knowledge was significantly increase after intervention. Mean pre-test of knowledge was 6.8667 which was increased to 19.133 was highly significant. There was significant association found between knowledge regarding obesity on health among children with demographic variable, significant knowledge about obesity.
Keywords	Obesity, Schooler children, Health, Structure Teaching Program, Knowledge.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 2, April-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-25

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