Behavioural Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases Among Adult Women in Kathmandu

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1. Background of the Study
• 1.2. Need for the Study
• 1.3. Objectives of the Study
• 1.4. Significance of the Study
• 1.5. Conceptual Framework
• 1.6. Hypothesis/ Research questions
• 1.7. Operational Definitions
• 1.8. Delimitation
• CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
• 2.1. Introduction
• 2.2. Review of Literature
• 2.2.1 Overview of Non Communicable Disease
• 2.2.2 Tobacco Use
• 2.2.3Alcohol Consumption:
• 2.2.4 Dietary Habit
• 2.2.5 Physical Inactivity:
• 2.2.6 Biological risk of Non communicable Diseases
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• 2.3. Summary of Reviewed Literature
• CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
• 3.1. Research Design
• 3.2. Research Setting and Population
• 3.3. Sampling
• 3.4. Instrumentation
• 3.5. Data Collection Procedure
• 3.6. Ethical Considerations
• 3.7. Data Analysis Procedure
• CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
• CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
• 3.1. Discussion
• 3.2. Conclusion
• 3.3. Limitations
• 3.4. Implications
• 3.5. Recommendations for Further Study
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to assess the status of behavioral risk factors related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adult women in Gothatar VDC, Kathmandu. The study analyzes data collected through a cross-sectional descriptive research design to understand the prevalence of these risk factors.

• Prevalence of tobacco consumption among adult women.
• Status of alcohol consumption among adult women.
• Dietary habits of adult women.
• Physical activity levels of adult women.
• Association between selected socio-demographic variables and behavioral risk factors for NCDs.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1, Introduction, establishes the context of the study by highlighting the global burden of non-communicable diseases and the importance of addressing behavioral risk factors in Nepal. The chapter outlines the research objectives, significance, and conceptual framework.

Chapter 2, Review of Literature, provides a comprehensive overview of the existing research on non-communicable diseases and related behavioral risk factors, drawing on studies from Nepal and other countries. The chapter explores the prevalence of tobacco use, alcohol consumption, unhealthy dietary habits, and physical inactivity among women, and analyzes the associated health consequences.

Chapter 3, Methodology, details the research design, study setting, sampling methods, instrumentation, data collection procedures, ethical considerations, and data analysis techniques used to assess behavioral risk factors among adult women in Gothatar VDC.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adult women in Nepal. Key concepts explored include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption, physical inactivity, overweight and obesity, and hypertension.