Situations and Factors that are Conditions for Stroke among High-risk Groups in the Semi-urban Community Context

Abstract

         This qualitative documentary research aimed to study the situation of stroke incidence of at-risk groups in the context of a semi-urban community in Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The main informants were information on public health strategic plan documents, Tha Ruea District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, 2020-2022. The research tool was a check-list form validated the data by triangular analysis. The data was analyzed by content analysis. The results of the study found that 1) The situation of stroke incidence among high-risk groups in the semi-urban community context includes the management of health problems in the area. Personal consumption behavior and social, cultural, environmental, and economic factors affecting health behavior, and 2) factors that are conditions for stroke among high-risk groups in the semi-urban community context, including general conditions, consumption values, media, and access to the health service system. and limitations in the management of the health service system. The results of this research reflect the relationship between social and cultural dimensions related to health status. Especially the occurrence of chronic diseases caused by external factors. This study helps plan health action for people in the area to gain a deeper understanding and develop guidelines for caring for stroke patients to be appropriate for the context and character of people. It is a solution that is consistent with the social context and community culture. Related health personnel can use the study results as a basis for formulating public policy to provide services and jointly take care of stroke patients effectively in the future.