Factors associated with depression prevention behaviors among working-age Muslim women Talubo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pattani Province

Abstract

Abstract

            This descriptive research aimed to study 1) the personal characteristics of working-age Muslim women, 2) health literacy related to depression prevention behaviors among working-age Muslim women, and 3) the level of depression prevention behaviors among working-age Muslim women in Talu Bo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pattani Province. The sample size was calculated using Daniel's formula for a known population size, resulting in 368 participants. Data were collected via an online questionnaire (Google Form) with content validity and an overall reliability of 0.937. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, with significantiy 0.05 level

            The research findings indicate that 1) The majority are aged between 30-44 years, accounting for 71.7%. The sample group has an average age of 42.8 years, with the oldest being 60 years and the youngest being 20 years. The marital status of 70.7% is married/living together. 45.9% have completed secondary education/vocational education. 29.3% have no children to care for. 49.5% are employed in general labor. 50.8% have an income below 30,000 baht, with an average income of 11,228.3 baht. 88.60% have no chronic diseases requiring continuous treatment. 92.4% have no burden of caring for the elderly/bedridden patients. 100% have and have had a history of depression/mental health issues treated in the past. 2) The health literacy of working Muslim women includes aspects of knowledge and understanding, access to information and services, communication to enhance expertise, media and information literacy, decision-making, and self-management for safety. Overall, it is at a high level of 87.20%. Health literacy is significantly correlated with the quality of life and depression prevention behaviors of working Muslim women (r=0.691, P-value=0.001). 3) Therefore, the researcher will use the variables from this study to design a program for developing a model to promote the quality of depression prevention among working Muslim women in the Talubo sub-district, Mueang District, Pattani Province.