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  "abstract": "Introduction:: Lifestyle diseases (LSDs), including hypertension, obesity, and diabetes mellitus, show expanding population health challenges in India, contributing to intensifying associated complications. Traditional in-person health education programs confront obstacles of budget, access, and adaptability. The study evaluated the practicability and impact of an 8-week digital lifestyle intervention on knowledge and lifestyle modification behaviours of the rural population towards LSDs.\n\nMaterial and Methods:: A quasi-experimental study was carried out among 86 adults with known risk factors for LSDs. The case group (n = 43) received an 8-week digital interactive educational intervention, while the control group (n = 43) was taught with didactic lectures for the same period. Knowledge and health behaviours were assessed at baseline and at 2 months through the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II questionnaire. The data analysis was done using SPSS Software SPSS version 30.0 (IBM Corp).\n\nResults:: The present study reported statistically significant higher improvement in knowledge levels and health promotion behaviours towards LSDs among the case group than the control group.\n\nConclusions:: An 8-week digital educational intervention not only boosts knowledge of LSDs but also improves lifestyle behaviours in the form of nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.",
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    "Preventive and Community Medicine Residency Programme, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Doha, Qatar",
    "Department of Community Medicine, Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India",
    "Department of Community Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, India"
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  "published": "2026-07-01",
  "publisher": "Wolters Kluwer -- Medknow Publications",
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  "title": "Exploring the effectiveness of telehealth-based education in promoting healthcare towards lifestyle diseases among the rural population of Maharashtra",
  "title_text": "Exploring the effectiveness of telehealth-based education in promoting healthcare towards lifestyle diseases among the rural population of Maharashtra",
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  "updated_at": "2026-11-03T12:22:46Z",
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  "venue": "Journal of family medicine and primary care",
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