By
Alice Dinah Margaret D.,
Kanchana S.,
Celina D,
Ruthrani Princely,
- PhD Scholar PhD Scholar and Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Omayal Achi College of Nursing (affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India TAMIL NADU INDIA
- Principal and Research Director Principal and Research Director-International Centre for Collaborative Research, Department of Nursing, Omayal Achi College of Nursing (affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
- Vice Principal Vice Principal, Department of Nursing, Omayal Achi College of Nursing (affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Chennai, Tamil Nadu INDIA
- Professor and HOD Professor and HOD, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Omayal Achi College of Nursing (affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Background: The transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood (18-24 years) is a life-history stage towards human maturation. Addressing the transitional experiences of young adults will pave the way for formulating multilevel health interventional strategies. Aim: To explore the experiences of a group of young adult’s lifestyle risks and their health promoting lifestyle practices. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with six young adults exhibiting lifestyle-related health risks. The data analysis was conducted using Colaizzi’s method. Findings: The young adults experienced bothering lifestyle, psychological, and social challenges that impede health promotion and expressed their desired behavioral changes towards health restoration. Conclusion: Experiences of lifestyle related health risk is associated with their behavioral choices and support system.
Keywords: Lifestyle risk, young adults, phenomenology, health promotion, qualitative research.
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How to cite this article: Alice Dinah Margaret D., Kanchana S., Celina D, Ruthrani Princely. Young Adult’s Experiences of Lifestyle Risk and Health Promotion: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2024; 14(02):01-05.
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Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
ISSN: 2249-4758
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | May 31, 2024 |
| Accepted | June 17, 2024 |
| Published | June 29, 2024 |