Factors Related to Health-Promotion Behaviors among Working Population at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Community in Chonburi

Abstract

          The objectives of this study were to study health-promotion behaviors and associated factors of the Working Population at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The total of 333 participants were selected using cluster random sampling. The instruments used for by data collection consisted of was a, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived self-efficacy, interpersonal and situational influences,and health–promotion behaviors. The instruments were tested for Item-Congruence Index between 0.6-1.0 Pearson correlation coefficient was used for data analysis.The results of the study were as follows: 1) The Working-age Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus had moderate level of health-promotion behavior (x̄=2.40,S.D.=0.31).  2) Perceived Benefits, Perceived Barriers, Perceived Self Efficacy and Situational Influences had positive correlation with health-promotion behavior at 0.01 level. (r = 0.592, 0.238, 0.637 และ 0.666). The Interpersonal Influences no correlation with health-promotion behavior. Findings suggest that local health authorities should use this information in developing health strategic plan.