Primary Health Care Journal (Northeastern Edition)

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Northeastern Regional Center for Primary Health Care Development — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

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Northeastern Regional Center for Primary Health Care Development — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH LITERACY AND HEALTH BEHAVIOR 3E 2S OF MONKS AMONG KHUN HAN DISTRICT, SISAKET PROVINCE

Nisa Panya , Wuttichan Huaisai, Thiraporn Unkaew , Wachirapon Montreewong — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This cross-sectional research aims to investigate the relationship between health literacy and health behaviors 3E 2S among monks in Khun Han District, Si Sa Ket Province. The sample group consisted of 148 monks selected through simple random sampling from April to June 2023. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution, percentages, means, standard deviations, maximum, and minimum values. Additionally, the relationship between health literacy and health behaviors was analyzed using the Chi-square test. The research findings revealed that the majority of the sample group were temple monks (75.0%), with a mean age of 48.8 years (SD = 17.27) and an average monastic experience of 7.8 years (SD = 9.21). Most had completed primary education (24.3%) without studying Dhamma or Pali (41.2%) and had no chronic illnesses (81.1%). Regarding health knowledge, the majority had adequate levels (61.5%), while most health behaviors (3E 2S) were at an unsatisfactory level (83.1%). The relationship between health literacy and health behaviors (3E 2S) was statistically significant at the .05 level. Therefore, there should be activities implemented to enhance health knowledge among monks to facilitate appropriate health behavior modifications in the future.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH LITERACY PROGRAM FOR NEW RISK STUDENT GROUP TO PREVENTIVE ALCOHOL DRINKING BEHAVIORS IN OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION SCHOOL PAK THONG CHAI DISTRICT NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE

Siriwan Pimjan , Sarodh Pechmanee , Thanakorn Panyasaisophon — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a health knowledge program for students at risk of alcohol consumption in a school in Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The sample comprised two groups: an experimental group of 30 students who received the health knowledge program and a control group of 30 students who received regular programming. Simple random sampling was employed. The research utilized a health knowledge program to measure health knowledge and alcohol consumption prevention behaviors. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-tests (paired and independent samples). The study found that after the intervention, the experimental group demonstrated significantly higher levels of knowledge, understanding, access to health information, communication proficiency, self-management, media literacy, decision-making skills, and alcohol consumption prevention behaviors compared to both their baseline and the control group, with statistical significance at the .01 level.

QUALITY OF LIFE AND HAPPINESS OF VILLAGE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS, PHU SANG DISTRICT, PHAYAO PROVINCE

Songkran Somnam , Thanakorn Panyasaisophon, Phitsaran Thamrongworakun — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The quality of life and happiness are significant factors in the performance of village health volunteers in the community. This correlational research aims to explore the quality of life and happiness of village health volunteers in Pu Sang district, Phayao province. The sample group consists of 274 village health volunteers selected through stratified random sampling. The research tool utilized was a quality of life and happiness assessment questionnaire. Data analysis descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, inferential statistics including independent t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficients. The research findings indicate that village health volunteers have an overall good quality of life (mean = 97.69, SD = 10.41, 95%CI = 96.46 - 98.93) and are as happy as the general population (mean = 30.95, SD = 5.24, 95%CI = 30.33 - 31.58). The comparison of the average scores of qualities of life, it was found that the level of education and the presence of chronic illnesses, which differ, have significantly different quality of life at a statistically significant at the .05 level. Moreover, there was a positive correlation between quality of life and happiness among the village health volunteers, also statistically significant at the .05 level. Therefore, it is essential to develop and enhance both quality of life and happiness to improve the efficiency of village health volunteers.

THE EFFECT OF THE “KHAO LAM STRENGTHENS THE MIND” ACTIVITY PROGRAM ON ENHANCING THE POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY CAPITAL OF VILLAGE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS IN SAENSUK SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, CHONBURI PROVINCE

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Positive psychology capital development is the enhancement of an individual's positive attributes, which are integral to specific behaviors. This study constitutes a process-oriented innovation aimed at fostering positive psychology capital among village health volunteers (VHVs). The sample group comprises 23 VHVs from Sansuk Sub-district, Muang District, Chonburi Province, divided into 11 individuals with the highest levels of genuine distress and 12 individuals with the lowest levels. Participants engaged in a 4-week program utilizing the " Khao Lam Strengthens the Mind " activity kit, positive psychology capital assessment forms, and a mental health index measurement test. Data was collected pre- and post-program and analyzed statistically using percentage, mean, standard deviation, maximum, minimum, and the paired t-test to compare mean differences. The study found that following program participation, VHVs demonstrated significantly higher average levels of positive psychology capital compared to before the activity, with statistical significance at the .05 level. Overall satisfaction with the "Inspiration Rice" activity kit program was rated highly. Therefore, the "Inspiration Rice" activity kit program effectively enhances positive psychology capital, promoting VHVs' ability to utilize the "AORSORMOR Online" application and efficiently adapt to utilizing technology in public health practices.

HEALTH LITERACY, PARTICIPATION IN THE PREVENTION OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 AND TRANSFORMATIONS LEADERSHIP OF VILLAGE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS IN PHAYAO PROVINCE

Wilaiporn Namsri, Theerapat Wongkumsin — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this cross-sectional research study was to examine health literacy, participation in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 and transformations leadership of village health volunteers in Phayao province. The sample group comprised 390 village health volunteers from Phayao province. Data was collected using questionnaires, analyzed statistically with percentages, means, standard deviations, and Pearson correlation coefficients. The research findings indicate that the village health volunteers have a good level of health literacy. Their participation in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 and their transformations leadership are at a moderate level. There is a positive correlation between health literacy and participation in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 with transformations leadership among village health volunteers, which is statistically significant at the .05 level. This suggests the crucial necessity for village health volunteers to develop their health literacy and participation in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 to foster transformations leadership.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PREVENTIVE BEHAVIORS FOR UNPLANNED PREGNANCY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MUANG DISTRICT, NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this cross-sectional research is to examine the factors associated with the behaviors of unwanted pregnancy prevention and sexually transmitted diseases among high school students in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The sample group consists of 394 high school students aged between 12 and 18 years. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire, and the quality was ensured by analyzing the index of questionnaire item congruence with the content, yielding a value of 0.89. Additionally, the reliability of perception variables was assessed using the KR-20 method, resulting in a value of 0.96. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for attitude perception variables and behavioral variables were 0.79 and 0.64, respectively. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, means, standard deviations, and correlation coefficients. The study found significant correlations (p < .05) between certain factors and behaviors related to unwanted pregnancy prevention and sexually transmitted diseases. These factors include gender, academic performance, and the main occupation of parents. However, perception variables showed no significant correlation with behaviors related to unwanted pregnancy prevention and sexually transmitted diseases. In conclusion, gender, academic performance, parents' main occupation, and attitudes are significant factors in planning and implementing strategies to change behaviors related to unwanted pregnancy prevention and sexually transmitted diseases among students.

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