A study of the need for medical and public health services among the elderly in Nam Khun District Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This research study project Objectives (1) to study the need for medical and public health services of the elderly in Nam Khun District and (2) to analyze the relationship of factor variables influencing the need for medical and public health services among the elderly in Nam Khun District. Ubon Ratchathani Province, the population and the sample group used in this study were elderly people living in Nam Khun District. Ubon Ratchathani Province a total population of 351 people was used. Data were collected using a questionnaire as a random randomized tool.

          The Results of a research study on the need for medical and public health services among the elderly in Nam Khun District Ubon Ratchathani Province Consider each aspect in order of opinions from highest to lowest level as follows: (1) Providing protection and security services There was a high level of overall opinion (mean 4.06) (2). Consulting and giving advice in various fields there was a high level of overall opinion (mean 4.02) (3) medical and health services, there was a high level of overall opinion (average 3.96) (4) Elderly pension allowance people with disabilities and AIDS patients the overall opinion was at a high level (mean 3.77). (5) The accommodation and care arrangements were appropriate. There was a high level of overall opinion (mean 3.63) (6) education or vocational training for income. The overall opinion was at a high level (average 3.62). (7) Recreational services, culture and society Moderate overall opinion (average 3.29)

          The results of the correlation coefficient analysis between primary and dependent variables overall showed that there was a statistically significant correlation at the 0.01 level, in order of highest to lowest correlation found that (1) inequality in the distribution of services provided by the government; with a correlation value of R = 0.479 (2) Economic conditions and lack of career opportunities with a relationship value of R = 0.410 (3) social conditions and culture in the community where the elderly live with a correlation value R = 0.390 (4) Income inequality poverty with a correlation value of R = 0.270. In addition, it was also found that there were negative correlation factor variables such as relationships within the family and outsiders. The correlation value was R = -0.066. The factor of cultural collapse and social species system in the community had no influence or relationship with the need for medical and public health services among the elderly in the district, cloudy water Ubon Ratchathani Province