The Effects of a Protection Motivation Program for Stroke Prevention among the Elderly with Comorbid Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Samut Sakhon Province

Authors

  • Prakanya Sodsaritkul Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute
  • Pimrat Thammaraksa Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute
  • Arpaporn Powwattana Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Jeamjai Srichairattanakool Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromrajchanok institute

Keywords:

older adults with comorbidities, protection motivation program, stroke prevention behaviors

Abstract

Introduction: The incidences of strokes are increasing among older adults with diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension due to a low awareness of severity, risk, outcomes, and self-efficacy.

Research objectives: To examine the effects of a Protection Motivation Program focusing on stroke prevention behaviors among older adults with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension in Samut Sakhon Province.

Research methodology: A quasi-experimental study compared a 6-week PMT-based program (n = 33) with the comparison group received usual care (n = 42). Data were collected at pre-test, post-test, and the four-week follow-up using questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U, and the Friedman tests.

Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in perceptions and stroke prevention behaviors (p < .001), all outcomes were significantly higher than those in the comparison group at all time points of measurements (p < .001).

Conclusions: The PMT-based program improved the perceptions of stroke-related severity, perceived susceptibility, response efficacy, self-efficacy, and stroke-preventive behaviors.

Implications: The PMT-based program may serve as a practical guideline for healthcare providers to promote stroke prevention among older adults with diabetes and uncontrolled hypertension.

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2026-08-29

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Sodsaritkul P, Thammaraksa P, Powwattana A, Srichairattanakool J. The Effects of a Protection Motivation Program for Stroke Prevention among the Elderly with Comorbid Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Samut Sakhon Province. JBCN_Bangkok [internet]. 2026 Aug. 29 [cited 2026 Sep. 10];42(2):25-37. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bcnbangkok/article/view/284373

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