Health Behaviors of the Longevity Elderly in Pathum Sub-District, Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study the health behaviors of elderly with longevity that resided in sub-urban and sub-district, Tombon Pratum, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Of 20 key informants were selected by purposive sampling of elderly persons who aged 80 years and over. The structured in-depth interview methodology was used that composed of 3 aspects, namely: dietary behavior, exercise behavior and emotional management behavior. The result found most dietary behavior by eaten three meals. Their main sources of diet were rice and fish. The cooking oil was mostly from vegetable. Focus on vegetables that are easy to find in the local areas. The main source of fruits was bananas. The informants took 8 glasses of water per day. The exercise behavior was to strengthen the endurance of the cardiovascular system by walking. The emotional management behavior was controlled by practice letting somethings go as the guiding way of life.