Development of health behavior modification program for people at risk of diabetes and hypertension of people aged 35 years and older, Wat Nong Waeng Royal Monastery Medical Center Social Medicine Group, Khon Kaen Hospital.

Abstract

     This study was research and development. Aim to study the problem context, develop and use a health behavior modification model for people at risk of diabetes and hypertension, people aged 35 years and over. Study was conducted for 13 months between February 2022 and March 2023. Qualitative sample group was 45 health network partners, and quantitative sample group was 386 people at risk of people aged 35 years and over. Research tools include in-depth interviews in focus groups, behavior modification programs, general data collection forms, health knowledge tests, behavior assessment forms, and satisfaction assessment forms. Data were analyzed by content analysis, using statistics, percentages, means, and standard deviations, and paired t-tests.
     The results of the study found that the development of a health behavior modification program for people at risk of diabetes and hypertension in people aged 35 years and over consists of 8 models as follows: 1) Establish a clear screening system 2) Develop a data collection form via Google Form 3) Work as a team to coordinate and contact relevant agencies 4) Public relations for the project 5) Develop the potential of village health volunteers 6) Use of innovation 7) Systematic data collection analysis using modern technology 8) Organize a forum for exchanging knowledge The results of using the model showed that health literacy, diabetes and hypertension prevention behaviors, and satisfaction increased significantly after the development, p <.05, t = 6.42, 7.80, 10.16, respectively.