Effectiveness of the 50 MCEF Model Program on Health Literacy and Changing Health Behaviors of Monks Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This research is a quasi-experimental study with a single group, measured before and after the experiment. The objective is to study the effectiveness of the “50 MCEF Model” program on health literacy, health behavior modification, and body mass index among monks in Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The sample group consisted of 36 monks, selected by simple random sampling and participating in the program for 12 weeks. The “50 MCEF Model” program consists of 2 phases: Phase 1 involves providing knowledge and training in health skills, and Phase 2 involves continuous monitoring and motivation of behavior. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Paired Sample t-test. The research found that Self-management, media literacy according and information literacy according , health communication, access to information, and correct decision-making according ,as well as health knowledge and understanding according to. Before participating in the program, health literacy was at a low level at 94.4%, 94.4%, 88.9%, 88.9%, 75.0% and 52.8% respectively. After participating in the program, it was understanding according correct, found that and health knowledge and  decision-making according . had increased health literacy to a high level at 86.1% and 77.8% respectively. Health behavior according to the principles was at a low level before the program (94.4%) and at a moderate level after the program(86.1%).Regarding BMI, before the program, the majority of the sample group had a BMI classified as obesity level 1 (52.8%). After the program, the proportion with obesity level 1 BMI decreased to 44.4%. According to the hypothesis, after the experiment, the sample group had statistically significant differences in average scores for health literacy, health behavior, and BMI compared to before the experiment (p-value < .05). This indicates that the “50 MCEF Model” program is effective in promoting the health of monks. Therefore, relevant agencies should be encouraged to apply this program to sustainably promote the health of monks.