Effects of a Dietary Literacy Development Program on Uncontrolled Diabetic Patients in Khao Ya Subdistrict Community, Si Banphot District, Phatthalung Province
Keywords:
Health Literacy, Food Consumption Behavior, Diabetic patientsAbstract
This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effects of health media utilization for developing health literacy to modify dietary behaviors among uncontrolled diabetic patients in Khao Ya Subdistrict Community, Si Banphot District, Phatthalung Province. The study applied health literacy theory and was conducted with a sample of 32 participants over a 3 month period. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics including Paired t-test and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test.
The results showed that uncontrolled diabetic patients had significantly increased levels of health literacy regarding dietary consumption compared to pre-intervention (p <0.001). The mean scores for dietary behavior also significantly improved compared to pre-intervention (p <0.001). After the intervention, uncontrolled diabetic patients achieved better glycemic control than before the intervention, with statistical significance (p <0.001). These findings demonstrate that the dietary literacy development program helped uncontrolled diabetic patients improve their health literacy regarding dietary consumption, modify their dietary behaviors, and achieve reduced blood glucose levels. Continuous follow-up with empowerment approaches for participants and documentation of implementation lessons for scaling up are recommended.
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