DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL AMONH ELDERLY THOUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN KLONG JIG SUB-DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, BANG PA-IN, PHRANAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA

Abstract

This is an action research study that aimed to develop and evaluate a model for health promotion among the elderly through community participation in Khlong Chik Subdistrict Municipality, Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
The activities for this health promotion among the elderly model utilized the Community Participatory Planning Process technique as a mixed-methods action research. The sample group consisted of 60 elderly. Data analysis was used for descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Inferential statistics, including the Paired Samples t-test and qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The research showed that the process of health promotion model for the elderly through community participation were 1) Planning: Situational analysis, problem identification and root cause analysis 2) Action: Implementation through activities
3) Observation: Health assessment observation and 4) Reflection: Summarizing lessons learned. The knowledge scores of the elderly health care before and after the development of the health promotion model showed a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level. The health promotion model for the elderly developed through participatory action is called the "KLONG JIG Model." This model consists of K - Knowledge: Knowledge in health care. L - Laugh: Smiles and laughter from recreational activities.
O - Occupational: Having an in come. N - Nursing: Providing nursing care for patients, especially those who are bedridden. G - Group: Forming groups that include community leaders, village health volunteers, sub-district health promotion hospitals, and government personnel. J - Job: Having a good hobby. I - Interesting: Having interests in desired activities. G - Good: Having a good quality of life. In conclusion, this participatory health promotion model emphasizes the continuous involvement of the elderly in all stages of the process to ensure stability and sustainability.