The Development of Health Promotion Program in older persons with Hypertension at Khok Kho Thao Sub-District, Mueang District, Suphanburi Province

Abstract

       This research is Research and Development. The objective is to develop and measure Health Promotion programs used in older persons with Hypertension. The study process consists of 6 phases: The first phase, the study of problem conditions by studying knowledge and health-promoting behaviors of older persons with Hypertension (R2). The second phase, Developing a Health Promotion Program for older persons with Hypertension (D1). The third phase, Tryout Health Promotion Program in older persons with Hypertension (D1). The fourth phase, Improving the health promotion program for older persons with Hypertension (Development: D2). The fifth phase, Tryout Health Promotion Program in older persons with Hypertension (Research: R3). And the sixth phase, Evaluating Health Promotion Program by a focus group discussion to reach a consensus on the program (Development: D3). Instrumental was used for data collection such as interview forms for older persons and Question Guide for focus group discussion. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and comparative statistics using a paired t-test. Analyzing content using content analysis.

         The result found that Health Promotion Program for older persons with Hypertension was developed. The number of persons that received Health Promotion Program for older persons with Hypertension group was increased in knowledge scores about hypertension knowledge. The Health Promotion Behaviors of the older persons with Hypertension statistically significantly higher than before received program (p<0.05). This is because in the program, there is an emphasis on both patients, relatives, and carers who play a role in encouraging the older persons to practice continual health promotion activities. including providing proper and effective health promotion for the elderly with high blood pressure.