The context and conditions of the issue among obesity in the community.Nongsang sub district, Wapipathumdistrict ,Mahasarakham

Abstract

Introduction: This research is a survey research. Its aims to study the context and conditions of the issue among obesity in Nongsang sub district, Wapipathum district ,Mahasarakham. Methods: Population in this research include health care provider, health officials,nurse practitioner in Wapipathum hospitals and a group of 34 obese person. The population was willing to join the research method used by the specific method used in this research include quantitative data was a questionnaire consisted of 5 parts consists including demographic characteristics, knowledge about obesity, efficacy of their own to reduce obesity and behavior to reduce obesity with diet, exercise and proper rest for weight control, suggestions on the development of operations to reduce obesity in the community. Results : Group of obese people in the community are 55.40 percent. Knowledge and the efficacy of their own to reduce obesity in moderate but there are some groups who lack knowledge and understanding of obesity and efficacy own to reduce obesity Conclusions: some of the obese groups still lack knowledge about obesity. And yet, knowing the potential of self-control, Lack of action to control their intake and exercise are obvious.