Factors Related Behaviors in Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease of Diabetic Patients in Banphraow Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital Nakhonthai District, Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

Abstract

This descriptive research aimed to study either selected Factors related behaviors in preventing  kidney disease. Population in this study consisted of 232 diabetic patients in banphraow sub-district health promotion hospital nakhonthai district, phitsanulok province. and the sample size calculating used Daniel formula for 150 cases, and systematic random sampling was determine for collecting data. Data collected by questionnaires composed of 4 parts including, characteristics, health literacy, social support and behaviors in Preventing Kidney Disease . In addition to check questionnaire standardization, validity was checked by 3 experts and try out testing reliability by Cronbach’s coefficient alpha about 0.867. Data analyzed using statistical as Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The results of the research were as follows: perceived obstacles to prevent diabetic nephropathy (r = -0.214, P-value=0.008), community support (r=0.189, P-value=0.020) and medical support (r=0.169, P-value=0.038) There was a statistically significant correlation with behaviors in preventing  diabetic kidney disease of diabetic patients in banphraow sub-district health promotion hospital nakhonthai district, phitsanulok province. at the 0.05 level.