Effectiveness of Holistic Well-Being Promotion Among Personnel of the Third Army Area, Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) study the health care behaviors, (2) examine the factors affecting the effectiveness of holistic well-being promotion, and (3) explore guidelines for enhancing the effectiveness of holistic well-being promotion among personnel of the Third Army Area. This study employed a mixed-methods design. For the quantitative phase, the sample size of 375 was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula (e = .05). Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, namely frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and inferential statistics, namely multiple regression analysis. For the qualitative phase, in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 informants, and the data were analyzed through content analysis. The results revealed the following: (1) Regarding the health care behaviors of personnel in the Third Army Area, the behaviors practiced on some days, three to four times per week, were as follows: in terms of dietary behavior, most personnel ate stir-fried foods; in terms of exercise, most engaged in continuous brisk walking for 30–45 minutes per day; in terms of rest, most engaged in activities with family members; and in terms of stress relief and social activities, most regularly pursued hobbies. (2) The overall level of the 6M factors affecting the effectiveness of holistic well-being promotion among personnel in the Third Army Area was high. When considered by aspect, public service had the highest mean, followed by ethics, management, personnel, materials and equipment, and budget. The coefficient of determination showed that the factors jointly explained 90.10% of the variance (Adjusted R² = .901), which was statistically significant at the .05 level. (3) Guidelines for enhancing the effectiveness of holistic well-being promotion among personnel in the Third Army Area should focus on balanced physical, mental, and social health development by organizing health promotion activities, providing stress management and meditation training, creating a work environment that supports well-being, developing relationships within the unit and with the community, and promoting participation and recognizing personnel with good health behaviors as role models to drive holistic well-being sustainably.