A Study on the Risk of Plantar Fasciitis among Community Hospital Personnel in Lamphun Province

Authors

  • Nitirat Meekai Sirindhorn College of Public Health, Phitsanulok
  • Phitchayapha Rattanathanukun Wiang Nong Long Hospital, Lamphun Province

Keywords:

Risks , Plantar Fasciitis, Personnel/Staff

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study the risk of bruises among community hospital personnel, Lamphun Province, in order to obtain information about health problems related to bruises. The study was conducted in 2 groups of people, consisting of a support group. and medical groups the sample was calculated from the statistics of 318 people, survey research (Survey Research) data collection using questionnaires. (Questionnaire) The statistical data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics. It was used to analyze the population characteristics such as Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, and Inferential statistics. Chi-Square Statistics Chi-Square analyzed data on the correlation of chronic lesions with sex, age range, work group and body mass index (BMI). There were 293 respondents and complete data, representing 92.13 percent of the results. study found People who are at risk for bruises 18.77 percent of those at risk for bruises had a body mass index (BMI) of Chubby/Obesity Grade 1 to Obese/Obesity Grade 3. Risk of contusion with sex, age, work group and body mass index (BMI) of community hospital personnel in Lamphun Province This study may find a small number of people at risk of bruises, but the data also found that personnel at risk of developing health problems can reflect the health status of those at risk. It arises from the context of work and leads to a plan for further treatment, prevention and rehabilitation.

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Published

2022-12-27

How to Cite

Meekai, N. ., & Rattanathanukun, P. (2022). A Study on the Risk of Plantar Fasciitis among Community Hospital Personnel in Lamphun Province. Thai Journal of Public Health and Health Sciences, 5(3), 114–123. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjph/article/view/255810

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