The role of promoting the health of the elderly of monks at PhoPrathapChang District in Phichit Province

Abstract

 This research aimed to 1) study the level of the role of monks in promoting the health of the elderly, 2) the comparative results of the role of monks in promoting the health of the elderly, 3) the problems, obstacles, and suggestions on the role of promoting the health of the elderly in Pho Prathap Chang District, Phichit Province. The research methodology was mixed-methods, using quantitative research using survey research. Data were collected from 202 elderly samples. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability of 0.938. The statistics used in the research were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance.

The semi-structured qualitative research was conducted by collecting data from 9 key informants. The data were analyzed and synthesized in terms of content. The research results showed that 1) the overall status of promoting the health of the elderly in monks was at a high level. 2) Personnel with different genders, ages, statuses, occupations, education levels, and work experiences had different opinions, but not statistically significant. 3) the problems, obstacles, and suggestions on the role of promoting the health of the elderly in Pho Prathap Chang District, Phichit Province. In terms of physical health, lack of self-care, monks recommended exercising appropriately for their age regularly.  Mental health, thinking too much about life, monks advise to know about the problem of discomfort, temple personnel help you. Social health, some are obese, some are thin due to malnutrition, monks advise to know and consult about taking care of health appropriately according to your age. Intellectual health, fear of falling, tripping over obstacles, monks advise you to exercise in the school field or a wide area elderly people are at an age where their bodies deteriorate. Exercise can help slow down the deterioration of the body, maintain a healthy and strong body, extend lifespan, and help develop the body. You should think positively and think only about things that are beneficial to yourself.