DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2026.v14i03.006

Pages: 347-355

Background: Women play a crucial role in the health and nutrition of the family, as they are often responsible for food selection, preparation, and feeding practices. Their knowledge and awareness regarding healthy and unhealthy food choices directly influence the dietary habits of their families, especially children. Therefore, assessing women’s knowledge about the health effects of junk food is essential for promoting healthier eating behaviours and preventing lifestyle-related diseases. Hence, this comparative study is undertaken to assess and compare the level of knowledge regarding the health effects of junk food among rural women and urban women, with the aim of promoting informed dietary choices and improving overall community health. Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding health effects of junk food among rural women and urban women of studying in selected areas of Gaddankeri and Shirur at Bagalkot. Methods: A comparative study with a sample 120 respondents of rural women and urban women age between 20-60 years. Was selected by disproportionate stratified random sampling technique. Centre for Epidemiologic Studies structured questionnaire was used statistical analysis. The data was entered in MS excel sheet and transferred to SPSS 25 for analysis. Results: Result of this study related to rural women and their level of knowledge shows that (81.6%) of rural women had Good level of knowledge (18.3%) rural women very Good level of knowledge. Urban women according to the level of knowledge shows that (20%) of women were having Good level of knowledge, (80%) of women were having Very good level of knowledge. Conclusions: The study found there is a significant difference between rural women and urban women their level of knowledge regarding health effects of junk food P< 0.05.