How are young people spending their leisure time? Findings from a formative research study in rural central India using a daily activity schedule, V-Can Project

Devyani Wanjari; Radhika Sharma; Abhishek Raut; Arjunkumar Jakasania; Bishan Swarup Garg

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Devyani Wanjari Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, mahatma Gandhi Institute of medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1319-467X
Radhika Sharma Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5790-9376
Abhishek Raut Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5671-5329
Arjunkumar Jakasania Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3749-1993
Bishan Swarup Garg Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1179-0776

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recreational activities, adolescent health, non-communicable diseases, modifiable risk factors, participatory learning and action (PLA) activity

Abstract

Introduction. The younger population is disproportionately affected by NCDs, which are also rapidly affecting the poorer sections of the Indian population. Adolescents' unhealthy food intake and lack of physical activity are major contributors to the emergence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Objective. To understand the way leisure time is utilized by the individuals of 10-30 years age from the rural central India, in order to find opportunities for promoting recreational activities. Methods. A qualitative study was conducted using Daily Activity Schedule for formative research for V-CaN (Vitalizing Communities against No communicable diseases) project in 12 villages selected using convenience sampling maintaining variability with individuals of age 10-30 years. The activity was conducted separately with boys and girls, and content analysis was performed to analyze data

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