• Girish V
• Dr Chandramouli

Background: The concept of social determinants of health has gained increasing prominence in recent decades. In the technological era, the lives of young people are increasingly affected by diseases and health-related risks. To prevent young adults from being exposed to health risks and to reduce the burden of disease and disabling conditions, it is essential to create awareness about the social determinants of health, which play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall health of students. The objectives of this study are to examine the socio-demographic profile of the participants and to assess their level of awareness regarding the social determinants of health. Methodology: This study adopts a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test approach. The universe of the study is confined to Krishnarajanagara Taluk in Mysuru District, Karnataka. Participants were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Both primary and secondary data sources were utilized for data collection. A structured interview schedule was used to obtain the socio-demographic details of the participants and to assess their awareness of the social determinants of health. A five-point rating scale was adopted for measuring awareness levels. The collected data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16, and the results were presented using the Chi-square test. Results: The socio-demographic variables were analysed using Chi-square in order to determine the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The variables were gender and living conditions, gender and social relations, postgraduate program and living conditions, postgraduate program and social relations, and place of residence and living conditions and social relations. The chi-square analysis revealed that there were no statistically significant relationships between the socio-demographic variables and the variables of living conditions and social relations. Conclusion: Social determinants of health can be seen as the social circumstances and the disparity created by those social circumstances affecting the overall health status of the people within the societies they live in. There is evidence to suggest that social determinants of health affect health status more than the services available within the health care system and the lifestyle of the people within society. It is also seen that the contribution to health status from outside the health sector is more compared to the health sector.

Social determinants of health, living condition, social relations, college students.

"Awareness on Social Determinants of Health Among College Going Students of Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.c172-c180, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601219.pdf

"Awareness on Social Determinants of Health Among College Going Students of Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppc172-c180, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601219.pdf