Factors influencing the competency in caring for the elderly of village health volunteers, Nong Ngu Lueam Subdistrict, Chaloem Phrakiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
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This study is cross-sectional descriptive research. The aim of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the competency in caring for the elderly of village health volunteers (VHVs), Nong Ngu Lueam Subdistrict. Chalerm Prakiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Data were collected from 175 village health volunteers, aged 20 years and over. Using a health literacy measure based on the principles of 3E. 2S. (Cronbach’s alpha .78) and a competency measure caring for the elderly of village health volunteers (Cronbach’s alpha .93). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression models. The results of the research found that 58.3% of the sample had a moderate level of competency in caring for the elderly. Health communication according to the 3E. 2S. principles could predict having a moderate level of competency in caring for the elderly (OR = 1.562, 95 %CI: 1.020 - 2.393) and high level (OR = 1.832, 95%CI: 1.154 - 2.906) and self-management according to the 3E. 2S. principles can predict having a high level of competence in caring for the elderly (OR = 1.530, 95%CI: 1.048 - 2.235) with statistical significance (p-value < .05). Therefore, the competency of village health volunteers should be promoted in caring for the health of the elderly by developing health literacy. Especially in the areas of health communication and self-management according to the principles of 3E. 2S. to be effective and will lead to good results in taking care of the health of people in the community in the future.
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