Guidelines for health promotion of elderly in Ban Khok Sak Aok community, Khok Muang Subdistrict, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla Province

Abstract

Purpose: To analyze the operational problem situation and present guidelines for promoting the health of the elderly in Ban Khok Sak Ok community, Khok Muang Subdistrict, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla Province.

Methodology: This study used a qualitative research design with a case study approach. Data were collected from both the related documents and 15 community people using the participatory observation and in-depth interview methods. Content analysis was used for analyzing these data.

Findings: The situation of the problems of health promotion operations for the elderly in Ban Khok Sak Ok community, Village No. 4, Khok Muang Subdistrict, Khlong Hoi Khong District, Songkhla Province, can be divided into 3 groups: homebound, bedridden, and social groups, which mostly have problems with diseases such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. From the context of the community that is semi-urban, semi-rural, it affects the participation in activities of the elderly group because members who take care of the elderly have to travel out of the community to work. In addition, the agencies still lack an integrated joint action plan. The community has presented guidelines for health promotion for the elderly according to the 3 Ps: P1: adjusting behavior, P2: adjusting the social environment, and P3: adjusting the physical environment.

Applications of this study: Develop a strategic plan for improving the quality of life of the elderly as a tool to further develop the conservation and continuation of local wisdom that can lead to the creation of a sustainable learning management process for local community personnel under the participation and integrated work drive.