Health Behaviors and Health Behaviors Management of Aging at Cheongdoi Sub-district, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province

Authors

  • phetcharee rupavijetra Department of Vocational Education and Wellness Promotion, the Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai University
  • Saiphon Sanjaiprom Department of Technical Education Faculty of Education Chiangmai Rajabhat University
  • Sompong Raksatham Political Science, the Faculty of Humanity, Nakorn Si Thammarat Rajaphat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/rcmrj.2022.248960

Keywords:

Health behaviors, Ealth behaviors management, Aging

Abstract

The objective of this research were to study health behaviors and health behaviors management of aging  at Cheongdoi Sub-district, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province and guidelines for health behaviors management of aging. Samples were 152 ages who were studying at Charabanwuthiwitthayalai Aging School for at least 2 years from 2017 to 2020. Data were collected by questionnaire and interview form and analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. Research findings found that the level of 6 health behaviors were at high level with a mean of 4.01, classified into nutrition, physical body exercise, self-health responsibility and stress management. While mind, spiritual, and personal relationships showed the highest level with a mean at 4.21 and 4.36, respectively. Health behavior management was found to be able to be implemented appropriately due to the knowledge gained from school.

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Published

2022-04-30

How to Cite

rupavijetra, phetcharee, Sanjaiprom, S., & Raksatham, S. (2022). Health Behaviors and Health Behaviors Management of Aging at Cheongdoi Sub-district, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province. Community and Social Development Journal, 23(1), 228–239. https://doi.org/10.14456/rcmrj.2022.248960

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บทความวิจัย (RESEARCH ARTICLE)