INTRODUCTION:

1. To assess the lifestyle among adolescents.

2. To assess the body mass index of adolescents.

3. To determine the correlation between lifestyle and body mass index of adolescent.

Operational Definitions:

1. Assess: - In the present study it refer to responses of subject on lifestyle by means of self -structured questionnaire and BMI of the Adolescents

2. Lifestyle: - In the present study lifestyle refers to factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep pattern, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress.

3. Adolescents: - In the present study the adolescents age group 14-17 years.

ASSUMPTIONS:

1. There will be strong negative or positive correlation between the lifestyle and BMI

2. The lifestyle will be closely associated with demographic variables.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

Research approach:

In this study, the research approach is a quantitative approach.

Research Design:

A correlational Research design is used for associating the lifestyle of adolescents with BMI in the study.

VARIABLES:

In this study,

1. Independent variable: Body Mass index

2. Dependent variable: Lifestyle of adolescent

Setting of the Research:

In the study selected schools of Navi Mumbai were the setting of the study.

Population:

Target population in the study includes adolescents of selected schools of Navi Mumbai.

Sample:

Accessible population in the study includes 14–17-year age group adolescent students at selected schools of Navi Mumbai.

Sample Size:

Sample size for study was 120.

Sample Technique:

Non-Probability Convenient sampling technique was used in the study.

Description of Tools:

In our study the tool includes

Section A - Demographic data

Section B - Self structured lifestyle assessment Questionnaire

Data Collection:

The data collection was conducted among selected schools of Navi Mumbai. A formal written permission was obtained from the authorities to conduct the study. Final data collection was started from 6/04/2023. The investigator first introduced herself to the respondent and explained the purpose of gathering information. It was planned to collect the information from students of selected schools of Navi Mumbai. The sample consisted of 120 subjects. On Probability convenient sampling technique was used for data collection.

Data Analysis:

The data obtained in this study was planned to be analyzed on the basis of objectives and hypotheses. Collected data was organized in the master sheet. Demographic variables were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The effect of study was evaluated by using t Test and chi square. Result was presented in the form of tables, graphs and diagrams.

FINDING OF THE STUDY:

Section I:

Analysis of the demographic data:

It was observed that 38.3% of the adolescent’s belong to the age group of 14 years. Maximum 10% of the adolescent’sbelongs to the age group of 17 years. Majority are male 53.3% and remaining female 46.7%

Section II:

Lifestyle of the adolescent by frequency and percentage.

Table 1: lifestyle

Lifestyle	Score (range)	No. of adolescents	percentage
Unhealthy lifestyle	25-40	2	1.7%
Moderate Unhealthy Lifestyle	41-60	9	7.5%
Mildly unhealthy lifestyle	61-90	95	79.1%
Healthy Lifestyle	91-125	14	11.7%
Total		120	100.0%

The above data indicates that the lifestyle of adolescents range from maximum i.e 79.1% and mild lifestyle to minimum 1.7% with completely unhealthy lifestyle.

Section III:

Table: 2 Analysis of BMI of adolescents uses frequency and percentage.

BMI	Score	No. of adolescents	Percentage
Underweight	<18.5	68	56.7%
Normal	18.5-24.9	42	35.0%
Pre obese	25-29.9	10	8.3%
Obses	>30.0	0	0.0%
Total		120	100.0%

The above data shows that maximum 56.7% of adolescents BMI indicates them as underweight and minimum 8.3% BMI adolescents are in pre-obese range of BMI, whereas 35% are in normal range of BMI.

Section IV:

Table 3: Correlation between BMI and lifestyle.

Correlation Coefficient (r)	Lifestyle Score	P- value	Significant
0.0092	-0.069	0.298	Not

BMI Vs lifestyle of adolescents has no association as the ‘r’ value is 0.0092 that means lifestyle and BMI of adolescents have no correlation.

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Received on 13.11.2024 Revised on 16.12.2024

Accepted on 18.01.2025 Published on 25.02.2025

Available online from March 24, 2025

A and V Pub J. of Nursing and Medical Res. 2025;4(1):13-14.

DOI: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.04

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