Factors influencing Health Behavior of Grade 10-12 students in Nakhon Pathom

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes and health behaviors of grade 10-12 students in Nakhon Pathom. This is a descriptive research, collected data from 257 grade 10-12 students at Mahidol Wittayanusorn School during May - June 2021. The tools used to collect information include: health behaviors related knowledge, attitude toward health behavior and health behavior level assessment form. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and generalized linear models. The results showed that the group of students had a good level of knowledge about health behavior (M=12.98, SD=1.32) out of a full score of 15, the students had a good level of attitude towards health behavior (M=45.49 SD=4.11). The level of health behavior was good (M=40.19, SD=5.49). The results of Pearson's Correlation analysis revealed that

attitudes towards health behavior were positively correlated with health behavior (r=.55**, p<0.01). The results of the analysis of the generalized linear model revealed that the most potent factors predicting health behaviors were attitudes towards health behaviors (Beta = .51, p<0.01) some hours per week that spend on exercise (Beta=.14, p<.05) and some hours per week that spend on housework (Beta=.11, p<.05) were statistically significant. From the research results, attitudes toward health behavior should be promoted by promoting knowledge about health behaviors, updating information continuously through channels that students can easily access such as various online media to make students more consider about correct ways to stay healthy.