DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-CARE MODEL FOR UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN BUNG MALANG SUBDISTRICT, SAWANG WIRAWONG DISTRICT, UBON RATCHATHANI PROVINCE.

Abstract

     This action research aimed to develop a self-care model for uncontrolled hypertensive patients in Bung Malang Subdistrict, Sawang Wirawong District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Data was collected from 201 uncontrolled hypertensive patients in Bung Malang Subdistrict over a period of 20 weeks, from December 2023 to May 2024. The researcher-developed questionnaire facilitated comprehensive data collection, allowing for a detailed analysis. The analysis involved compiling the data, categorizing it, performing content analysis, and comparing the mean scores before and after implementing the developed model. Paired t-tests were used to assess the significance of the differences, with a significance level set at 0.05.
     The results of the study revealed that the developed self-care model, referred to as the KPSCC Model, was effective. This model comprises five key components: Knowledge Enhancement, Promotion of Healthy Behaviors, Strengthening Healthcare Services, Collaboration, and Continuous Monitoring and Improvement. After the implementation of this model, there were significant improvements in participants' knowledge about hypertension, perceived risk and severity of hypertension, perceived benefits and barriers to hypertension prevention, social support, and self-care behaviors. In conclusion, the KPSCC Model successfully enhanced self-care behaviors among uncontrolled hypertensive patients in Bung Malang Subdistrict. The statistically significant improvements in various aspects of hypertension management demonstrate that this model is effective and can be applied to achieve the desired health outcomes in similar populations.