A Study of Well Being Status Among Young Individuals In Urban Areaof Pune District, India.

Type Journal Article - PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research
Title A Study of Well Being Status Among Young Individuals In Urban Areaof Pune District, India.
Author(s)
Volume 5
Issue 4
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 13-15
URL http://worldwidejournals.in/ojs/index.php/pijr/article/viewFile/2860/2871
Abstract
Introduction: The years between the ages of 16 and 25 can have a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of individuals
throughout the remainder of their adult lives. Evidence indicates that adolescence and early adulthood is the peak age of
onset for mental ill health and the period when there is a need for early intervention. Research is needed that explores
young people’s mental health profile in greater depth.Objectives: this study was done with following objective (1)To study
the wellbeing status of urban youth of 18 to 25 years of age with special focus on mental health. (2)To assess the association
of wellbeing with some socio demographic variables. (3)To provide suitable recommendations based on study findings.
Methodology: This was a community based cross-sectional study carried out in urban field practice area of a medical college
in Pune. The subjects included in the study were young individuals in the age group of 18 to 25 year. For assessing the
well-being status of study participants WHO (Five) Well-Being Index (1998 version) questionnaire was used. Results were
analyzed by software package-Epi info. Results: The prevalence of poor well-being in present study is 22.28%.Well-being
status was significantly associated with stress factor in life and Exercise, meditation, yoga have protective effect against poor
well-being. Well-being status was not significantly associated with type of family and per capita income

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