IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-5-10815 Original Research Paper Study of healthcare awareness among qualified adult population of Navi Mumbai Abhilasha Rashmi Dr. May 2017 6 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Background: This study is done to see the level of healthcare awareness among qualified adult population of Navi Mumbai.   Methods: 100 graduate/postgraduate adults visiting a consultant physician’s clinic at Navi Mumbai were given a 15 point questionnaire about healthcare awareness. Result was expressed in percentage.   Results: 72% patients were below 40 years of age. Most people accept that their health status is good. About 50% exercise regularly. Cough/cold (26%), weakness (26%), backache (24%), headache (24%) and bodyache (20%) were the common health problems encountered by them. 14% suffer from obesity, 12% were diabetic, 12% hypertensive, 8% had thyroid disorder. 50% people get routine medical examination done regularly, but for yearly dental and ophthalmological examination, only 28% were interested. 90% people neither drink, nor smoke. 84% consider that healthcare camps organized are very useful. Mediclaim policies are held by 60% of them.   Conclusion: The healthcare awareness of qualified adult population of this specific area is considerably good.