Health literacy based on principles of “ 3E. 2S.” among risk persons of non-communicable diseases at Tambon Na Fai in Changwat Chaiyaphum

Abstract

    This  descriptive research aims to assess health literacy based on principles of “ 3E. 2S. ” (Eating, Exercise, Emotion, Stop Smoking, Stop Drinking) among risk  persons of non-communicable diseases at Tambon Na Fai  in Changwat Chaiyaphum. Using the stratified random sampling, the sample of 394 people was selected. The research instruments included the health literacy based on principles of   “ 3E. 2S. ” questionnaire for persons aged 15 years and above. The results found that the sample’s health literacy in the following components; needed health knowledge and understanding, accessing information and services, and participating in social health literacy were at low level (37.6%, 40.1%, and 46.6 % respectively) while communicating with professionals, making appropriate health decisions to good practice, managing their health condition, and getting media and information literacy were at moderate level (59.6%, 48.7%, 39.3% and 74.9%. respectively). Their maintaining healthy behavior in eating behavior, exercise, and emotion were at moderate level (76.96%, 58.1%, and 75.46 %, respectively). In addition, their smoking behavior were at low level (47.0 %) but alcohol consumption were at high level (45.4%)