SELF-CARE BEHAVIOR OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS IN PAK TOK HEALTH PROMOTING HOSPITAL, MUEANG DISTRICT, PHITSANULOK PROVINCE

Authors

  • Suwimol Thariwong Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
  • Atthaphol Rodkaew Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
  • Kanyarat Paethong Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
  • Rattana Karrunborirok Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
  • Chitsirin Konkong Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/lsej.2022.40

Keywords:

Hypertension, Knowledge , Self-care, Behavior

Abstract

Self-care for hypertension is critical for controlling blood pressure and reducing hypertension consequences. However, little is known about hypertension self-care practices in the Pak-Tok sub-district. The objective of this study was to investigate self-care behaviors among hypertensive patients and the factors that influence self-care behaviors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 240 patients who had been diagnosed with hypertension at the Health Promoting Hospital, Pak Tok
sub-district, Mueang district, Phitsanulok province. Participants were selected by using a simple random sampling method. Self-care activities were measured using a questionnaire.
The data were analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and Chi-square method. The results of this study show that the average age of the respondents was 58 (range: 35 - 90), and 62.5% of the respondents had hypertension for 1 to 5 years.
More than half of the participants reported enough and a good level of self-care behavior. The self-care behavior was statistically correlated with family hypertension history (p < .05) and knowledge level (p < .01). In conclusion, family hypertension history and knowledge were associated with the self-care behavior of hypertensive patients.

 

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2022-09-09

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Thariwong, S., Rodkaew, A. ., Paethong, K. ., Karrunborirok , R. ., & Konkong, C. (2022). SELF-CARE BEHAVIOR OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS IN PAK TOK HEALTH PROMOTING HOSPITAL, MUEANG DISTRICT, PHITSANULOK PROVINCE. Life Sciences and Environment Journal, 23(2), 539–551. https://doi.org/10.14456/lsej.2022.40

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Vol. 23 No. 2 (2022): July - December

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