TO FIND THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG HOUSEWIVESAND WORKING WOMEN.

Background: Physical activity is defined as any body movement created by the muscles that move the skeletal system, which results in the expenditure of power. While housework, stair climbing, and daytime walking are typically classified as unstructured physical activities, structured physical activities include things like fitness or gymnastics exercises, sports lessons conducted under the guidance of a trainer. Women tend to report low participation in regular activity and little to no engagement in vigorous activity. Women employed in offices frequently spend lengthy hours in front of computers. Many housewives believe household chores constitute significant physical activity, which is a misconception. The study aimed to understand the pattern of physical activity in housewives and working women as it can help in understanding the health risk and benefits associated with different lifestyles. Comparing these can reveal how employment status affects physical activity. The study enrolled 126 participants (63 housewives and 63 working women). Method: The International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess physical activity level. According to IPAQ 33.9% h Result: ousewives and 22.1% working women were inactive and 61.3% of housewives and 65.1% of working women 65.1% were minimally active. HEPA active, included 12.7% working women and 4.8% housewives. When comparison of MET was done, findings indicated that working women exhibited higher mean values for total, moderate, and vigorous physical activity (MET-min/week). The study concluded that Conclusion: , the comparison of physical activity level among housewives and working women showed p > 0.05 i.e. difference between the two groups was statistically non-significant.