A study on assessment of risk factors for non-communicable diseases in adopted families under family adoption programme - A community - based cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases are the major global health challenges accounting for a significant proportion of mortality and morbidity worldwide. These diseases are primarily driven by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The Family Adoption Program (FAP), implemented in various settings, aims to enhance healthcare access and health literacy by pairing medical students or healthcare professionals with families, particularly in underserved communities. This program offers a unique opportunity to assess and address the risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) within these adopted families. During our visits to adopted families under FAP Prevalence of Hypertension is found to be 24.72% and Diabetes to be 21%. we can plan for preventive measures for the adopted families is also insisting on implementing programs and preventive measures among the adopted families in view of this we carried out this study to conduct. To assess the prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases among adopted families. A community based cross-sectional study will be conducted from September 2024 to November 2024 for a period of 3 months in one urban slum of Ram Nagar colony in Nellore. A total of 405 sample is calculated by using a standard statistical formula and distributed among the adopted families of 875 by simple random sampling method. Data is collected by using a semi-structured closed ended questionnaire. The collected data will be entered into Microsoft Excel and exported to SPSS software version 26 for data analysis. 30%-40% of the population have risk factors for non-communicable diseases.