The Effects of a Health Literacy Enhancement Program in Preventive Health Behavior of Personnel at Risk group

Abstract

     The purpose of a quasi-experimental study with one group pre-test and post-test design. Aimed to studied effects of a Health Literacy Enhancement Program in Preventive Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension of Personnel at Risk group in Khon Kaen Hospital. A sample of 33 was recruited according to the study’s criteria. 35+ years. The researcher applied from the health knowledge measurement form according to the 3E 2S principles of Thai people at risk of diabetes/hypertension of Thai people aged 15 years and over from the Health Education Division. Department of Health Service Support Ministry of Public Health 2015. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. and inferential statistics using Paired t–test statistics.

     The findings of this study revealed that most participants were female(78%), the ages group were 35-45 years(68%) and graduated in Bachelor's degree educational level (72%). The results revealed that after receiving the program, the sample had average scores of Health Literacy and behaviorhigher than that before the program with statistical significance (p<.01). The sample had average scores of upper and lower blood pressureand fasting blood sugar lower than that before the program with statistical significance (p<.05).Suggestions: Should apply  Health literacy for behavior modification to prevent other chronic diseases