Ketogenic Healthcare Behaviors and Success in Ketogenic Facebook Group Members

Abstract

This research aimed to study the health beliefs that affect the ketogenic healthcare behaviors of 449 Keto Family Facebook group (TH) members. Data were collected by using a questionnaire created by the researcher via Google Form of Keto Family Facebook group members between February and March 2022. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. The study found that most samples were female, accounting for 72.6%. 30.5% of the sample group aged 41-50 years. 33.2% were government officials or had a career in state enterprises. 53.5% had a bachelor's degree. 42.5% had an average monthly income higher than 30,000 baht.

The study’s results revealed that the behavioral perception of health care benefits in terms of having better health would lead to a better quality of life, accounting for the highest proportion of 83.5 percent. Good health can avoid the risk and severity of developing multiple diseases, accounting for 75.7%. Perceptions of the severity of lack of health care In terms of obesity is the cause of various diseases, accounting for 69.7 percent. From the results of health care according to Ketogenic principles, it was found that 49.7% of people were successful. 66.8% of those people had the correct knowledge and understanding of ketogenic healthcare principles. It also shows that  50.3% were those who failed. 59.3% lack knowledge and understanding of the correct ketogenic health care principles. The research results suggest that the ketogenic diet behavior of members of the Keto Family Facebook group result from their perceived healthcare benefits. Having the right knowledge and understanding of the ketogenic principles has an impact on healtcare success.