Development of a Health Assessment Model, Health Perception and Health Behavior Assessment from Lanna Folk Wisdom in the Next Normal Era

Abstract

The advanced mixed method studies employed a sequential and dominant approach in mixed methods research to explore factors influencing health-enhancing behaviors and health perceptions. This study focused on health perceptions and behaviors derived from Lanna folk wisdom, employed by a model’s expert assessment. The research targeted a sample with data collected from 295 participants through questionnaires and group discussions with an empowerment approach. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

The findings indicated that health-enhancing behaviors derived from Lanna folk wisdom were moderate (Mean = 2.59, SD = .16). Self-efficacy, health perceptions, perception of practice benefits, education, and income could collectively be predicted for 46.80% (R² = .468). These insights informed the development of a health assessment tool comprising 4 components, namely a health screening system, enhancement of health perceptions, network partners, and promoting Lanna folk wisdom. The model underwent expert evaluation to confirm its suitability, emphasizing its potential utilization and feasibility for implementation.