Development of a Promotion Physical Fitness Model for Elderly by Community Participation, Thasala Sub-district, Phu Ruea District, Loei Province.

Abstract

This research is an action research. The objective of this research is to develop a physical fitness promotion model for the elderly through community participation in Tha Sala Subdistrict, Phu Ruea District, Loei Province. The sample group in the research was divided into 3 groups: 5 academic groups, 9 local groups, and 217 public groups. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions between August 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024. Descriptive statistics were used, including frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The activities for developing health promotion for the elderly use AIC techniques to analyze data. The results of the research found that the health promotion model of Elderly in the community consists of 2 activities: 1) activities to transfer knowledge to the community and 2) activities to promote physical competency in the elderly. Results of the evaluation of the participation of relevant people General quality of life and quality of life for the elderly Elderly people's satisfaction After the operation, it was found that the level of participation of those involved was at a moderate level (Mean 3.36, S.D.=0.62), the level of quality of life for the elderly was at a good level (Mean2.33, S.D.=0.47), the level of satisfaction of the elderly was at a very satisfied level (Mean 4.01, S.D.=0.39) The knowledge level of those involved is at a good level (Mean 8.39, S.D.=1.68). The skill level of those involved is at level has the most skills (Mean 4.57, S.D.=0.50) The attitude level of those involved is in level has the most positive attitude (Mean 4.53, S.D.=0.50)

The results of the study found that the success factors of this study consisted of 6 factors: 1) having strong community leaders, 2) the sub-district administrative organization participating in promoting physical fitness, 3) the community participating in every process, 4) the sub-district health promotion hospital/government agency providing support and encouragement, 5) having social capital, 6) network coordination, resulting in the elderly being able to access the service system and leading to operations that involve participation from all sectors in the community.