Effect of the PRECEDE Model Concept Application Program on Stroke Prevention Behaviors among Hypertension Patients

2024-06-10T11:18:09+07:00

This quasi–experimental research aimed to study effectiveness of the PRECEDE model concept application program on stroke Prevention Behaviors. The participants consisted of Hypertension patients. The samples were divided into two groups, 31 participants each. The experimental group received the program for 8 weeks and the control group received 1 session of health education. The research experimental instruments included the intervention was the PRECEDE model concept application program on stroke prevention behaviors. The tools used for data collection consisted of general information, the health behaviors 3Aor 2Sor questionnaires and sphygmomanometer (digital blood pressure monitor). Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. The hypothesis was tested with Wilcoxon (Matched Paired) singed ranks test and Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that after the experiment, the experimental group had a median score of stroke prevention behaviors was significantly better than before (p-value <0.001) and had a significantly lower systolic blood pressure than before (p-value =0.001), and the stroke prevention behaviors of the experimental group was better than the control group (p-value <0.001).
In addition, the systolic blood pressure values between the experimental group and the control group were significantly different (p-value <0.001), and the diastolic blood pressure were not different. The program should be implemented to change the health behaviors of patients with hypertension in other areas, and the behavior changes should be continuously monitored.

The Development of Early Adolescent Food and Nutrition Literacy Model in Southern Thailand

2024-11-15T10:04:00+07:00

This mixed-method research aimed to 1) develop a conceptual framework for food and nutrition literacy among early adolescents1 and 2) construct a model for food and nutrition literacy in this population. The study was conducted in three phases. In the first phase, the conceptual framework was built through in-depth interviews with nine experts in health literacy, nutrition, and adolescence (IOC = 0.80–1.00) and a concept analysis review of 22 relevant literature sources. Phase 2 focused on constructing a preliminary model using quantitative research with a sample of 500 Grade 7 students in Phatthalung province. Data were collected via questionnaires (IOC = 0.80–1.00; Cronbach's alpha = 0.92) and analyzed using exploratory factor analysis. Phase 3 refined and validated the model through confirmatory factor analysis with a stratified random sample of 1,000 Grade 7 students from southern Thailand. The findings revealed that: 1) the conceptual framework consisted of three levels and six components; 2) food and nutrition literacy in early adolescents comprised six components; and 3) the final model had five components aligned with empirical data (χ² = 1842.29, df = 522, χ²/df = 3.529, p-value < 0.001). This study provides a robust framework and model for understanding food and nutrition literacy, serving as a foundation for promoting the health of early adolescents effectively.

Health Science Journal of Thailand

Effect of the PRECEDE Model Concept Application Program on Stroke Prevention Behaviors among Hypertension Patients

The Development of Early Adolescent Food and Nutrition Literacy Model in Southern Thailand