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Background: Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacillus that colonises the gastric mucosa and is implicated in a spectrum of gastrointestinal pathologies, including gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric carcinogenesis. The infection is at high prevalence worldwide, especially in poor sanitation and socio-economic deprived areas of the world where transmission favouring is. Aim: This investigation aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and lifestyle-related risk determinants linked to H. pylori infection of patients attending a gastroenterology outpatient clinic. Methods: The descriptive, non-experimental survey design was adopted. One hundred and twenty patients who were diagnosed with H. pylori were purposely sampled. Data were collected from October 2025 to December 2025, in Rungta Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Structured questionnaires and demographic proformas were used to determine the knowledge, lifestyle habits and possible risk factors associated with the infection from the participants. Results: The cohort comprised of 56.6 percent male participants. Fifty and two per cent of the respondents had fair knowledge about H. pylori, while 48 per cent had limited knowledge. Some 45.83 per cent of the participants reported having a family history of the infection. Identified risk factors from the lifestyle included erratic eating patterns, prolonged fasting, unhealthy diets, psychosocial stress, and eating very hot or cold foods. Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for an increased public awareness and specific health education campaigns targeting decreases in the prevalence of H. pylori and the adoption of healthier lifestyle behaviors.