Thai Journal of Nursing

Effectiveness of a program of disease management for patients with hypertension at risk of cardiovascular disease in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Tuenjai Khuntong, Sutteeporn Moolsart, Somnuk Sakunhongsophon — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effects of a disease management program on knowledge related to hypertension and cardiovascular disease, self-management behavior, and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with hypertension at risk of CVD. The sample was patients with uncontrolled hypertension and risk of CVD in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. They were selected by stratified random sampling and put into an experimental and a comparison group with 35 patients each. The research instruments were: 1) a program of disease management for patients with hypertension at risk of CVD; 2) a questionnaire on knowledge related to hypertension and CVD and self-management behavior, The content validity indexes of the knowledge and self-management questionnaires were 0.92 and 1.00, respectively, The Kuder Richardson-20 of the questions on knowledge was 0.87, and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questions on self-management behavior was 0.85. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and t-test. The results revealed that after enrolling in the program, the knowledge and self-management behavior of patients in the experimental group were significantly higher than before enrolling in the program and higher than the comparison group at p < .05. The risk of CVD of patients in the experimental group was significantly lower than before enrolling in the program and lower than the comparison group at p < .05

Predictors of psychological well-being of people in at Sai Mai District in Bangkok

Arpakorn Prewnim, Rasmilapas Jaiyasit, Phussita Sirinaphussit — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This correlational research aimed to identify factors predicting psychological well-being of people at Sai Mai District in Bangkok. The sample consisted of 400 individuals aged 18 years and older residing in Sai Mai District. Research instruments included a demographic questionnaire, a self-care behavior questionnaire, the Suanprung Stress Test, a resilience and hardiness scale, and a psychological well-being scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that significant predictors of psychological well-being included self-care behaviors (B = -1.672), stress (B = -0.408), and resilience (B = 0.311), with statistical significance at the .001 level.

Effects of a teenage pregnancy prevention program on health literacy and pregnancy preventive behavior of students at a high school in Nonthaburi Province

Pattaya Kaewsan, Napaphen Jantacumma — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This quasi-experimental research aims to study the effects of a teenage pregnancy prevention program on health literacy and pregnancy preventive behavior of students at a high school in Nonthaburi province. A sample of 60 students, was selected using the two-stage sampling method. They were equally divided into the experimental and control groups. Research tools included 1) a teenage pregnancy prevention program based on Roger’s protection motivation theory, 2) a health literacy assessment based on Nutbeam’s health literacy, and 3) a questionnaire on pregnancy preventive behavior. The content validity indexes of research tools number 2 and 3 were 0.92. and 0.80 and their Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were 0.82. and 0.77 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test. The results were as follows. After attending the teenage pregnancy prevention program, the experimental group had higher health literacy and pregnancy preventive behavior than before the attendance and higher than the control group at p < .05.

Effect of the knowledge management program on palliative nursing care among professional nurses at Phan Thong Hospital in Chonburi Province

Wacharee Luenarm — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This quasi-experimental research aims to evaluate the effect of the knowledge management program on palliative nursing care among professional nurses at Phan Thong Hospital in Chonburi Province. A sample of 36 professional nurses at Phan Thong Hospital in Chonburi Province, was purposively selected. Research tools included the knowledge management program, a knowledge test and the palliative nursing care as noted in patient records. The reliability coefficient (KR-20) of knowledge test was 0.78. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test. Reseach results were as follows. 1) After participation in the knowledge management program, professional nurses gained more knowledge on palliative nursing care than before participation in the knowledge management program at p < .05 (t = -19.394). and 2) After participation in the knowledge management program, professional nurses recorded more on palliative nursing care than before participation in the knowledge management program at p < .05 ( t = -11.078).

Relationship between quality of work life, organizational climate and organizational commitment among professional nurses at Pathum Thani Hospital in Pathum Thani Province

Sulee Tongvichean, Lamitr Pukkhaow, Suthida Theerapitayanon — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This descriptive research aimed to study relationship between quality of work life, organizational climate and organizational commitment among professional nurses at Pathum Thani Hospital in Pathum Thani Province. The sample of 224 professional nurses, was selected through stratified random sampling. The research instruments included questionnaires on personal data, quality of work life, organizational climate, and organizational commitment. Content validity of the instruments was verified by three experts, yielding item-objective congruence (IOC) indexes ranging from 0.67 to 1.00. Reliability coefficients were 0.72, 0.93, and 0.87 respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. The research results were as follows. 1) most professional nurses rated their quality of work life at a moderate level (66.07%). The organizational climate was also assessed as moderate level (65.62%). Regarding organizational commitment, the majority reported a moderate level (70.98%). 2) Organizational commitment had moderate positive correlation with organizational climate (r = 0.386) and a strong positive correlation with quality of work life (r = 0.638) at p < .001.

Loneliness of elderly in the epidemic situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019

Phatcharaphon Poko, Sakul Changmai, Supranee Tangwong — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This exploratory descriptive qualitative research aimed to study the loneliness of the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic and their coping strategies with loneliness. The informants were 13 elderly people who experienced loneliness. The research tools were the Elderly Loneliness and the Dementia Assessment using the Mini-Mental State Examination and an in-depth interview framework developed by the researcher. Data were collected using in-depth interviews until data saturation was achieved. The research results found that the loneliness of the elderly manifested as feelings of isolation, having to stay home alone, being unable to visit children and grandchildren, as if they have lost contact and without a partner, and inability to perform routine activities. Coping with loneliness involved actions taken to manage the situation including utilizing personal experiences to solve problems, accepting the need to stay home despite of feeling uncomfortable, engaging in beneficial activities, using phone or video calling to communicate with family members, and recommending that children get tested for COVID-19 before making a visit. In addition, the elderly had ways to create happiness by themselves even though the pandemic situation has occurred.

Effect of the self-management program on foot care behaviors in patients with uncontrolled type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Wanwisa Samrannet, Nittaya Korissaranuphab, Rattana Senanok — Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This quasi-experimental research: one-group pretest-posttest design aimed to examine the effect of the self-management program on foot care behavior in patients with uncontrolled type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The sample of 30 patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who attended at the chronic clinic disease of Samukkee Community Health Promotion Center of Mahasarakham Province, was purposively selected including patients with age more than 35 years, being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for one year or more, the HbA1C level greater than 7%, and none of complications. The research tools were 1) the self-management program 2) the foot care behavior questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 0.79. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test. The results showed that after using the self-management program, the mean scores of foot care behavior of the patients were significantly better than before using the self-management program at p < .001.