Awareness of Lifestyle Modification Among Reproductive Age Women in Selected Urban Areas

Abstract

Background: Routine-connected danger things such as no proper nutrition, physical inactivity, and stress contribute to the development of chronic illness. Women of reproductive age are particularly vulnerable, as their health directly affects fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and overall family well-being. Promoting awareness of lifestyle modification is essential to improve health outcomes in this population.

Objectives: To identify the level of consciousness of lifestyle modification, including diet, physical activity, stress management, and preventive health practices, among reproductive-age women in selected urban areas.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among women aged 18–45 years residing in urban communities. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of healthy lifestyle practices, and sources of health information. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Result: The pretest level of knowledge among women of reproductive age about changing one's lifestyle during pregnancy good knowledge on the pretest was 0 (0.0%), average knowledge was 20(80%), and poor knowledge was 5 (20%). Results shows that pre-test levels of awareness about changing one's lifestyle during pregnancy among women of reproductive age were statistically significantly correlated with socio-demographic factors and women's educational status. There was no statistically significant correlation between the pretest levels of knowledge regarding lifestyle modification during pregnancy among reproductive-age women and demographic variables such as age, religion, marital status, family monthly income, husband's educational status, occupational status, women's reproductive health, obstetric history, and information source. Thus, H1 gets approved.

Conclusion: Findings suggest that although there is moderate awareness of diet and exercise, reproductive-age women in urban areas have limited knowledge regarding stress management and preventive health practices.  Health education programs targeting lifestyle modification should be strengthened, with emphasis on the holistic wellness of reproductive-age women.