Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Carbonated Beverages among the Population of Aljouf Province
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To determine the level of carbonated drinks consumption and the level of knowledge about health effects of consumption of carbonated drinks among the population of Aljouf province. Materials and Method: In this study 236 individuals belonging to the age group of 18–68 years were incorporated. A Self-Structured objective type questionnaire was prepared for collection of data and distributed to the individuals attending College of Dentistry, Aljouf University and other MOH centres of Sakaka city. The participants were instructed to mark the most appropriate correct answer from the given list of answers according to them, in order to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the consumption of carbonated beverage. Conclusion: The health education and primordial prevention would be the best way to adopt healthy life style and combat the problems associated with the consumption of carbonated drinks.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Odhayd Alnusayri, Asmat Ullah Khattak, Ravi Kumar Gudipaneni, Santosh R Patil
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.1.014
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