Effectiveness of the self-regulation program combined with the LINE application for personnel with a standard excessive body mass index in Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital
Keywords:
Self-regulation program, Health behavior, Body Mass Index, Waist CircumferenceAbstract
The purpose of this quasi-experimental research was to examine the effects of a self-regulation program combined with the LINE application on food consumption behavior, exercise behavior, sleeping behavior, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference among personnel at Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital with an above-standard BMI. The study included 24 participants who had been working at the hospital for more than one year and had a BMI exceeding the standard. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. The research tools consisted of: 1) The experimental tool: a self-regulation program combined with the LINE application, conducted from July 15 to September 8, 2023. 2) The data collection tool: a questionnaire comprising two parts-general information and health behavior. The content validity index (CVI) of the questionnaire was 1.0, and its reliability, as measured by Cronbach's alpha coefficient, was .88. Descriptive statistics and paired t-tests were used for data analysis.
The results indicated that, after participating in the program, the personnel demonstrated significantly improved food consumption behavior, exercise behavior, and sleeping behavior compared to before joining the program (p < .05). Additionally, their BMI and waist circumference were significantly reduced compared to pre-program levels (p < .05).
Therefore, it is recommended that hospital administrators continuously promote the self-regulation program for personnel with above-standard BMI to help prevent chronic non-communicable diseases.
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