Guidelines for Promoting the Health of People in Ban Nong Mek Community Nong Mek Sub-district Na Chueak District Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the health problems of the residents of Ban Nong Mek community Nong Mek Sub-district Na Chueak District Maha Sarakham Province and 2. to explore the health promotion approaches for the residents of Ban Nong Mek community Nong Mek Sub-district Na Chueak District Maha Sarakham Province. This research employed a qualitative approach, using interviews and observation records as research instruments. The target group consisted of 30 residents from Ban Nong Mek community Nong Mek Sub-district Na Chueak District Maha Sarakham Province selected through purposive sampling. The data collected from relevant documents and research instruments were analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) Health problems of the residents of Ban Nong Mek community Nong Mek Sub-district Na Chueak District Maha Sarakham Province include 1.1) Chronic disease issues, such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. Poor dietary behaviors, including the consumption of excessively hot, salty, sweet, or fatty foods, were identified as the main causes 1.2) Health behavior issues, such as smoking and alcohol consumption, particularly among the working-age population 1.3) Nutritional issues, including a lack of dietary diversity and a tendency to consume overly salty foods, especially among middle-aged and elderly individuals 1.4) Personal hygiene and environmental sanitation issues, such as improper waste disposal, open-air burning of garbage and the discharge of untreated wastewater into streams 1.5) Access to healthcare services, particularly among low-income individuals, the elderly and persons with disabilities, who face difficulties traveling to health facilities located far from the village and 2) Health promotion approaches for the residents of Ban Nong Mek community Nong Mek Sub-district Na Chueak District Maha Sarakham Province include: 2.1) Approaches to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles 2.2) Approaches to promote proper nutrition 2.3) Approaches to promote personal hygiene and environmental sanitation 2.4) Approaches to improve access to healthcare services and 2.5) Approaches to encourage community participation in health promotion.