Abstract Background: Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are one of the biggest public health challenges of
the 21st century. The social and economic impacts of NCDs are threatening progress towards sustainable
development. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of program for prevention non- communicable
diseases according to sustainable development Egyptian strategy 2030 among female University Students at Benha
City. Research design: Quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. Setting: The study was
conducted at the female University Town at Benha City. Sample: A simple random sample of female University
students, the total sample was (100). Tools: One tool was used. Part I): A structured interviewing questionnaire
which consisted of three parts to assess socio-demographic characteristics, female University students` knowledge
about non-communicable disease according to sustainable development healthy strategy 2030, and lifestyle reported
practices among female University students for prevention of non-communicable disease, part II): Scale to measure
attitude of the female University students for the non-communicable disease. Results: 54% of studied female
University students their aged was 20 and more years, and 96% of them didn`t have frequency of disease, there were
improvement in the studied female University students knowledge scores regarding non-communicable disease
according to sustainable development healthy strategy 2030 after program implementation (P < 0.001). 37% of the
studied female University students had satisfactory life style reported practices before program, and increased to
84% during the post program. 55% of studied female university students had negative attitude regarding NCDs
before program, while this percentage decreased to 35 % post program. Also there was a positive statistically
significant correlation between University students `total knowledge scores and female University students `total
lifestyle reported practices and attitude scores before and post phases of the program. This study concluded that:
The program succeeded to increase knowledge and improve lifestyle reported practices and change attitude of
University students regarding prevention of non- communicable diseases according to sustainable development
Egyptian Strategy 2030. The study recommended that: Continuous program for prevention NCDs among
University students to increase their knowledge and practices. These programs should focus on the importance of
practicing healthy life styles in this young age to prevent the occurrence of NCDs in adulthood.
Keywords: University students, prevention, sustainable development Egyptian Strategy, and Non-communicable
diseases |
