Sociological Perception on Effects of Obesity and Physical Inactivity Among Obese Young Adults

Obesity and physical inactivity are major global health issues, especially for young people. The purpose of this observational study was to find out how people in the 18-25 age range who were working or attending college perceived obesity and inactivity among themselves, how important physical activity is, and how much they knew about these topics. 100 subjects in all were enlisted, meeting the inclusion requirements of being between the ages of 18 and 25, being obese, and being willing to participate; those who did not fit these criteria or were unwilling to participate in the study were excluded. The KAP score was the main outcome measure, and data was collected using the IJEM-KAP questionnaire. Participants answered questions about their eating patterns, opinions about obesity, and level of physical exercise. Targeted counseling on food adjustments, levels of physical activity, and behavioral changes resulted from the analysis of scores, which revealed areas for intervention. The average KAP score for young, obese adults was 36.26, according to the results. With a mean score of 39.53 on the knowledge component, 42.5% of participants demonstrated a good comprehension of the risk factors and consequences associated with obesity. With a mean score of 42.63 in the attitude component, 43% of respondents showed awareness and motivational drive to deal with weight-related concerns. However, just 14.5% of respondents focused on their eating and exercise habits, according to the practice component, which showed a mean score of 25.92. According to the study's findings, young adults who are fat have a good awareness of obesity and its consequences, as well as the value of physical activity. Notably, it was discovered that men were more likely than women to suffer from health issues, which was ascribed to their sedentary lifestyle, food habits, and type of work.