Department of Health, Behaviour and Society, Jimma University College of Health Science, Jimma, Ethiopia
Research Article
Practices of Healthy Lifestyles in the Prevention of Non - Communicable Disease and Associated Factors among Adult Residences of North Shoa Zone Oromia Region, Ethiopia 2021
Author(s): Tadesse Nigussie, Elsabeth Legesse*, Derara Girma, Leta Adugna, Hiwot Dejene, Berhanu Senbeta Deriba, Tinsae Abeya, Abera Worku, Dejene Hailu, Firanbon Teshome, Gachana Midaksa, Mekonnin Tesfa and Andualem Gezahgn
Background: Morbidity and mortality from preventable, NON - Communicable Chronic Disease (NCD) affect the health of populations and the economy. The rising prevalence of Non – Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Low and Middle - Income Countries (LMICs) needs critical attention. Assessing the practice of a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact in decreasing the incidence and prevalence of these diseases.
Objective: To assess practices of healthy lifestyles to prevent NCDs and associated factors among adult residences of North Shoa Zone Oromia region 2021
Methods: A community based cross sectional was conducted among adult populations (above 18 years). The study was conducted among urban residences of the North Shoa Zone Oromia Region from April 01 to May 30 / 2021. The multistage sampling technique was used to s.. View More»
