ปัจจัยทำนายพฤติกรรมการดื่มสุราของผู้ป่วยสูงอายุโรคเรื้อรัง

Watchareewong Wangman; sukhumal sanpuang; Oranute Pradubthong

Authors

Watchareewong Wangman วิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี สุรินทร์
sukhumal sanpuang วิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี สุรินทร์
Oranute Pradubthong วิทยาลัยพยาบาลบรมราชชนนี สุรินทร์

Keywords:

Elderly with chronic diseases, Knowledge, Attitudes, Alcohol consumption behavior

Abstract

Introduction: Alcohol consumption is a health behavior that significantly impacts the health status of older adults, particularly those living with chronic diseases.

Research Objectives: To examine the knowledge, attitudes, and alcohol consumption behaviors of elderly patients with chronic diseases, and to investigate the relationships and predictive power between knowledge, attitudes, personal factors, and alcohol consumption behaviors in this population.

Research Methodology: A predictive correlational descriptive research design was employed. The sample consisted of 90 older adults aged 60 years and above receiving treatment in the internal medicine department of a hospital. Sample size was determined using G*Power and participants were selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments included a personal information questionnaire, an alcohol knowledge questionnaire, an alcohol attitude questionnaire, and an alcohol consumption behavior questionnaire, with reliability coefficients of 0.82, 0.87, and 0.85, respectively. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis.

Results: Elderly participants demonstrated a moderate level of alcohol-related knowledge (M = 12.84, SD = 2.31), moderate attitudes toward alcohol consumption (M = 3.21, SD = 0.54), and a low level of drinking behavior (M = 2.08, SD = 0.63). Knowledge was negatively correlated with drinking behavior (r = −0.31, p < .01), while attitudes showed a positive correlation (r = 0.36, p < .01). Gender was significantly associated with drinking behavior (χ² = 6.70, p < .05). Multiple regression analysis revealed that knowledge (β = −0.31, p = .006), attitudes (β = −0.36, p = .003), and gender (β = 0.24, p = .037) jointly and significantly predicted alcohol consumption behavior, accounting for 32.4% of the variance (R² = 0.324).

Conclusion: Knowledge, attitudes, and gender are key factors influencing alcohol consumption behavior among elderly individuals with chronic diseases.

Implications: Health organizations should promote educational activities and encourage appropriate attitude modification regarding alcohol consumption among elderly patients with chronic diseases, to reduce risk behaviors and foster long-term health and well-being.

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