USE OF E-TECHNOLOGY, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS OF RAWALPINDI AND ISLAMABAD

Globalization and modernization paradigms have forced the use of electronic technology for ease and conveniences of modern living. studies have proved that the use of e-technology has increased rapidly in the recent past, decreasing physical activity, reduction in resting energy expenditure compared to other activities and consequent increased caloric intake9. According to our study majority of the respondents used e-technology for the purpose of entertainment (68%). In this current study only the quantitative approach was adopted but in future a mixed method approach with a qualitative element including open ended questions as well as focus group discussion will help us give a greater insight and an in-depth thematic analysis would be valuable addition in identifying reasons for excessive e-technology use. The adolescence being a crucial period for controlling obesity, potential health education measures must be employed for raising awareness about healthy lifestyle practices among adolescents to lead a healthy, productive life and to decrease the burden of obesity related diseases in our society.