Model Development for Prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension of the Rick Group, Tambol Umong, Amphur Muang, Lamphun Province

Abstract

              The present study was aimed to evaluate behavioral modification model and compare the knowledge, understanding, and health behavior one the prevention of diabetes and hypertension of the risk group in Tambol Umong, Amphur Muang, Lamphun Province. The sample comprised 25 people who were screened for diabetes and hypertension, met the criteria as risk group, and voluntarily participated in health modification service. The study employed the group process in form of clubs. Instruments used were constructed questionnaire and physical examination record. Data analysis adopt descriptive statistics including frequency percentage, mean, standard deviatiom; and inductive statistics, i.e. Paired Sample t-test, with statistical leval at p<0.05

                Result suggested that the majority of risk group was 92% female, mean aged of 60.56 years, mostly between 60-64 years or 28% followed by 50-54 years or 24%. About 56% were married, 32% were windowed/divorced/separated. There were 88% completed primary school, 12% secondary school. Approximately 36% engaged in agriculture, followed by trade and housework each with similar 24%. Regarding their knowledge during post-participation, their mean score of knowledge and perception about diabetes and hypertension was found significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of the pre- participation period. For health behavior diet food preparation, exercise, and emotional management, their mean score was found significantly (p<0.05) higher during the post-participation than the pre- participation periods. Health modification activities for the risk group, using the group process technique, appeared to help them improve their knowledge, attitude, value, and problematic behavior. Their learning and knowledge gained can be applied for proper daily living behaviors, and hence benefited their health through self-prevention from diabetes and hypertension.