Knowledge and Attitude Toward Preventive Lifestyle Practices for NCDs Among Hospital Management Students A Cross Sectional Study

Non communicable diseases NCDs contribute to 71 of all global mortality, making them the primary cause of death 1 , with circulatory problems, cancers, chronic airway diseases, and diabetes being the most common types. The primary reasons for this increase in the disease include inactive lifestyles, unhealthy diets, tobacco and alcohol use, urbanisation, and an ageing population. The most effective way to prevent and manage NCDs is through a healthy lifestyle, which includes diet and exercise. Although medication is used for treatment, non pharmacological interventions such as lifestyle changes are crucial for controlling the disease and improving a patients life condition. Objective The present study aims to evaluate the degree of understanding regarding preventive lifestyle practices for NCDs among hospital management students and to evaluate their attitudes towards embracing healthy living practices to prevent NCDs and to check any association between knowledge and attitude towards preventive lifestyle practices for NCDs among the students. Materials and methods used A cross sectional research design was employed for the study which was conducted in an urban college in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. A predesigned, semi structured Google form questionnaire was administered to the students online, to assess their baseline knowledge and attitude towards preventive lifestyle practices for non communicable diseases. Microsoft Excel and Stata 15 software was used to compile and examine the data and appropriate statistical method like Chi square test, was applied. Results 55.33 of the participants showed high knowledge level regarding NCD risk factors and prevention, while 68 showed positive attitude. Participants with higher levels of knowledge were more inclined to demonstrate a health seeking attitude. 84.3 , while those with moderate or poor knowledge showed a higher proportion of neutral or negative attitudes. Conclusion Worldwide, the prevalence of non communicable diseases NCDs a leading cause of morbidity and premature death is growing. Non contagious illnesses and their threats are largely caused by socioeconomic issues, which can be particularly important in emerging nations like India. Though the current study did not show significant association among types of family, or history of NCD in family or types of living style, due to reduced sample size yet by comprehending these perspectives from the study, researchers hope to create successful interventions that can encourage healthy behaviours at a young age, ultimately assisting in lowering the burden of NCDs in the future and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 3 SDG 3 , which seeks to guarantee everyones health and well being. Dr. Madhurima Kundu "Knowledge and Attitude Toward Preventive Lifestyle Practices for NCDs Among Hospital Management Students: A Cross-Sectional Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-10 | Issue-1 , February 2026, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd100026.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/other/100026/knowledge-and-attitude-toward-preventive-lifestyle-practices-for-ncds-among-hospital-management-students-a-crosssectional-study/dr-madhurima-kundu