The Results of using risk communication approaches on cardiovascular disease risk among chronic disease patients at Krai Nok Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, Kong Krailat District, Sukhothai Province.

Abstract

     This study aimed to the effect of using risk communication approaches on the risk of cardiovascular disease in chronic disease patients. This research was a quasi-experimental research with a one-group pre and post test research design. The sample consisted of 50 diabetic patients, hypertensive patients, and patients with both diseases with blood cholesterol levels greater than or equal to 200 milligrams per deciliter who received services from July 2022 to June 2023, aged 40-59 years, who received services at Krai Nok Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital. 42 people were specifically selected. The research instruments were a general data recording form, a risk recording form, risk communication approaches, and poster media. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, percentages, numbers, means, standard deviations, and Wilcoxon Signed-rank test.
     The results of the research found that the risk of cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease before and after receiving the communication were significantly different at a statistical level of 0.05. Blood pressure and blood sugar levels were not different.