Montira Juntavaree and Peyanut Juntavaree. Health status and health behavior of the elderly, Muang Hong Sub-district, Chuturapakpiman District, Roi-Et Province. (). มหาวิทยาลัยอีสเทิร์นเอเชีย. สำนักหอสมุดกลาง. : , 2563.
Health status and health behavior of the elderly, Muang Hong Sub-district, Chuturapakpiman District, Roi-Et Province
Abstract:
This descriptive research aimed to study the health status and health behaviors of the elderly. The participants in this study were 68 elderly people who were selected by using purposive sampling. The instruments used in this study were interview forms on health status and health behaviors. The data collected was analyzed by using statistics, means, frequency, percentage, standard deviation. The research results found that 60.3 percent of the participants were females from between 60-69 years old. 48.5 percent of the participants had health problems, such as joint pain and back pain. In the aspect of mental health awareness, 97.6 percent of them were found to be able to raise grandchildren, make merit, feel respected, cook food, sing lullabies, etc.; 67.6 percent felt that they were happy. In aspects of performing daily routines: 67.6 percent were found to be those who enjoy socializing; moreover, 100 percent had the ability to clean, get dressed, eat, and use the toilet by themselves. The suggestions of this study are that basic information and guidelines to promote health development, self-care, and self-reliance in the elderly can improve their health and quality of life. Moreover, these suggestions can be applied to and used for solving problems that meet the needs of the elderly