The Effectiveness of a Thai Hermit Traditional Exercise Program on Body Composition, Blood Glucose Level, and Exercise Behavior among Elderly with Chronic Diseases in the Thai-Cambodian Border Area of Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand
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Exercise, Thai Hermit Traditional, Elderly, Chronic Diseases, Thai-Cambodian Border AreaAbstract
This quasi-experimental study, one-group pretest-posttest design, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Thai hermit traditional exercise program on blood glucose, body composition and exercise behavior scores among elderly with chronic diseases in Sa Kaeo Province, at the Thai-Cambodian border.This study included 35 elderly individuals with a chronic disease registered for treatment at the chronic disease clinic of Khlong Kai Thuen Primary Health Care in Klong Hat District, Sa Kaeo Province. The samples were selected using simple random sampling, based on the elderly identification numbers through a lottery draw. The elderly practiced traditional hermit exercises twice weekly for six weeks, choosing 15 basic poses. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, a health index record, and an exercise behavior assessment form, with the reliability assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, yielding the 0.93 level. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests. The results showed as follows.
1.After the experiment, average weight, body mass index, and waist circumference of patients significantly decreased compared to before the experiment, with statistical significance at the .001 level (p-value < .001)
2. After the experiment, the average blood sugar levels significantly decreased compared to before the experiment, with statistical significance at the .001 level (p-value < .001).
3.After the experiment, the average exercise behavior scores significantly increased compared to before the experiment, with statistical significance at the .001 level (p-value < .001).
These results indicate that Thai hermit traditional exercise can promote health in elderly individuals with chronic diseases. Healthcare professionals can apply traditional Thai hermit exercises to care for the elderly and so to reduce potential complications from chronic diseases.
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