Health Promoting Behaviours among Adolescents of Government School in Kalika Municipality, Chitwan

Abstract

Introduction: Health-promoting behaviours (HPB) established during  adolescence promote lifelong health and prevent chronic diseases. This  study assessed HPB among school-aged adolescents. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from  February to April 2021 among adolescents aged 10–19 years studying in  grades 9 and 10 at a government school in Kalika Municipality, Chitwan,  Nepal. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and the  Adolescent Lifestyle Profile–Revised 2 (ALP-R2). Descriptive and inferential  analyses were performed using SPSS version 20. Results: Among 322 respondents, 51.6% demonstrated a satisfactory level  of HPB. Significant associations were found between HPB and sex and  fathers’ occupation. The highest mean scores were observed in positive  life perspective and health responsibility, whereas physical activity had the  lowest score. Conclusion: More than half of the adolescents exhibited satisfactory HPB.  However, low physical activity highlights the need for targeted interventions. Sex and fathers’ occupational status were significant determinants of HPB.