THE STRATEGIES OF PROMOTION WELL-BEING OF MONKS IN MUEANG KHON KAEN DISTRICT

Abstract

This research is a mixed - method research. The objectives are to study the health problems of monks, strategies for enhancing the health of monks, and to disseminate strategies for enhancing the health of monks in Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province, totaling 395 monks. The informants in the in - depth interviews were the provincial abbot, the district abbot, and assistant abbots of royal monasteries totally 12 monks. The informants in the focus group discussions were the ecclesiastical officials, the directors of sub - district health promotion hospitals, and specialized professional nurses totally 6 Monk/People. The research instruments were questionnaires, in - depth interviews, and focus group discussions. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results found that 1) The health problems of monks in Mueang Khon Kaen District include the following: behavior of monks, responsibility for monks' health, environmental and sanitation arrangement in the temple, and participation and support of partners. 2) The strategy for enhancing the health of monks in Mueang Khon Kaen District based on the correct attitude and knowledge of health, considering the holistic aspect in 4 aspects: physical, mental, environmental, and intellectual, integrated with the public health system and health care management process by the Sangha 3) The strategy for enhancing the health of monks in Mueang Khon Kaen District consists of 4 components: health promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.