ความรอบรู้ด้านสุขภาพและพฤติกรรมการป้องกันการติดเชื้อ COVID-19 ตามแบบชีวิตวิถีใหม่ ของนักศึกษา สังกัดสถาบันอุดมศึกษาแห่งหนึ่ง เขตกรุงเทพมหานคร

Dussadee Duangmanee; Prapassorn  Sangiamkulthavorn; Wiwat  Laochai

Authors

Dussadee Duangmanee Faculty of nursing, Suandusit University
Prapassorn Sangiamkulthavorn Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University
Wiwat Laochai Faculty of Nursing, Kasetsart University

Keywords:

health literacy, COVID-19 preventive behaviors, new normal lifestyle, student

Abstract

Introduction: The global education system has undergone significant changes owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to new approaches to teaching and learning. Students had to adapt to these lifestyle changes. It is crucial for students to have knowledge of health and practice appropriate measures to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Research Objective: To study the level of health literacy and the relationship between health literacy and COVID-19 infection prevention behavior according to students’ new way of life in higher education institutions in the Bangkok metropolitan area.

Research Methodology: This descriptive correlational study collected data from 222 students affiliated with higher education institutions in the Bangkok metropolitan area. Data were collected from March to April 2023. Systematic random sampling was used in this study. The data collection tools consisted of a questionnaire measuring health literacy and a questionnaire assessing COVID-19 preventive behaviors. The content validity of the questionnaires is .89 and .92, respectively, with a reliability of .92 and .80. Pearson's correlation statistics were used for data analysis.

Results: 1) The sample group had a high level of health literacy and behavior to prevent COVID-19, and 2) Overall health literacy was positively related to behavior prevent COVID-19 High level (r=.601, p<.05)

Conclusion: Health literacy will help students develop preventive behaviors against COVID-19. Health literacy is related to preventive behaviors against COVID-19.

Implications: Further studies should be conducted on the post-COVID-19 impact on educational institutions to provide effective health services for university students.

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