Factors influencing health promotion behaviors among socially active older adults Chong Lom Sub-District, Lan Krabue District, Kamphaeng Phet Province

Abstract

     This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the level of health promotion behaviors and identify factors influencing health promotion behaviors among socially active older adults in Chong Lom Sub-District, Lan Krabue District, Kamphaeng Phet Province. The study sample comprised 256 socially active older adults aged 60 years and above, selected using systematic random sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis.
     The findings revealed that the majority of socially active older adults had a moderate level of health promotion behaviors (83.6%). Stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that social network support (β = 0.363, p-value < 0.001), knowledge of health promotion behaviors (β= 0.237, p-value < 0.001), health promoting environment and policy (β = 0.211, p-value < 0.001), perceived benefits of practice (β = 0.182, p-value < 0.001), and age (β= -0.184, p-value < 0.001) significantly influenced health promotion behaviors. These factors together accounted for 42.2% of the variance in health promotion behaviors among socially active older adults. The findings of this study highlight the importance of designing activities that focus on enhancing health literacy alongside motivating appropriate health behavior appropriately. Strengthening social support networks, promoting health-oriented public policies, and providing accessible and inclusive spaces for health-related activities are also essential. These factors play a crucial role in fostering sustainable health-promoting behaviors among older adults.