Satisfaction of the Elderly People towards "Healthy and Happiness on the Buddhst Day Project", Nangam Sub-District, Selaphum District, Roi Et Province, Thailand

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the satisfaction level and to identify factors influencing the satisfaction toward 'The Buddhist Day Project at Na-ngam sub-district, Selaphum district, Roi-Et province" This project was initiated since year 2006 for promoting healthy aging. Ninety two elderly people who participated in the above projected were simple random sampling for face to face interview by trained data collectors using questionnaires. In addition, in-depth interview 3 health care providers were conducted. The results revealed that the majority (67.4%) of the samples reported a high satisfaction level toward the project followed by 22.8% reported a highest level of satisfaction toward the project. The satisfaction level was high among three groups of activity including, meditation, exercise and produce brochure and CD song for physical exercise. The finding from in- depth interview of the health providers revealed that all activities were extremely beneficial and proper as those activities can result a god caring for elderly people for both physiological and psychological aspects. In terms of factor influencing the satisfaction toward s the project, it found that only chronic disease was shown the statistic significant (p-value =0.018). A study on health improvement of elderly should be also conducted among various groups that involve with them such as care givers, relative and village volunteers.