IMPACT OF SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE ON THE PREVALENCE OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG ADULTS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 2

1.3 Justification of the Study 3

1.4 Objectives of the Study 3

1.5 Research Questions 4

1.6 Research Hypothesis 4

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 5

2.1 Introduction 5

2.2 Conceptual Framework 5

2.3 Theoretical Framework 8

2.4 Empirical Review 9

2.5 Summary of Literature and Identification of Research Gap 12

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 13

3.1 Study Design 13

3.2 Area of Study 13

3.3 Population of the Study 13

3.4 Sample Size Determination 13

3.5 Sampling Technique 14

3.6 Instrument for Data Collection 14

3.7 Validity and Reliability of Instrument 14

3.8 Data Collection Procedure 15

3.9 Ethical Considerations 15

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 16

4.1 Introduction 16

4.2 Socio-Demographic Characteristics 16

4.3 Analysis of Research Questions 17

4.4 Testing of Hypothesis 18

4.5 Discussion 19

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 20

5.1 Summary 20

5.2 Conclusion 20

5.3 Recommendations 20

5.4 Limitations of the Study 21

5.5 Suggestions for Further Studies 21

REFERENCES 22

APPENDICES 25

Appendix I: Informed Consent Form 25

Appendix II: Research Questionnaire 27

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1: Distribution of Respondents by Socio-Demographic Characteristics 16

Table 4.2: Prevalence of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour 17

Table 4.3: Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases 17

Table 4.4: Cross-Tabulation of Physical Activity vs. Health Outcomes 18

Table 4.5: Chi-Square Test of Association 18