Impact of Media on Health & Behaviour of Adolescent

Dr. Rachana Kapadia; Dr. Chhaya Lakhani; Dr. Dhara Prajapati; Dr. Minal Gadhvi

Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2014

Impact of Media on Health & Behaviour of Adolescent

Dr. Rachana Kapadia, Dr. Chhaya Lakhani, Dr. Dhara Prajapati, Dr. Minal Gadhvi

Abstract :

Introduction: The Media have assumed central roles in our adolescents� daily lives. The media has demonstrated potentially profound effects, both positive and negative, on their life style1. Aims & Objectives:(1).To identify impact of media on adolescents� health & behaviour including Eating patterns & violent behaviour. (2).To find the advantage of positive attributes among their life style. Methods and Material: A cross sectional study was carried out in a randomly selected Sardatirth Vidyalaya in Asarwa. A total of 300 adolescents studying in 8th & 9th standard were interviewed by using predesigned & pretested proforma. Results: Violent behaviour had been reported in 65%. Excessive eating pattern was found among 63% while using media more than 3 hours a day (P<0.0039). A significant (P<0.0001) no. of females tried to maintain their weight. Knowledge regarding preventive measures of malaria & dengue was found in 95% students.