Effectiveness of Health Behavior Modification Program (Food, Exercise, Emotion, Smoking, and Alcohol Cessation : 3E 2S) Older Adults with Hypertension in Sankhaburi District, Chai Nat Province

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Sasima Pungpothong
Tipawan Tangwongkit
Oranoot Nunlaong
Mayuree Boontad
Nanchawan Kanasuriyapat

Abstract

           The objective of this quasi-experimental research is to compare health  behavior and blood pressure level among the older adults with hypertension based on health  behavior modification program (Food, Exercise, Emotion, Smoking, and Alcohol Cessation: 3E 2S). The sample group selected by simple random sampling comprised of 25 older people with hypertension living in Tiang Tae sub-district, Sankhaburi district, Chai Nat province. They took part in health behavior modification program with the application of self-awareness concept for 6 weeks. The data were collected by the 3E 2S healthy behavior questionnaire and then analyzed using statistics, percentage, mean, and paired t-test.


            The results revealed that after receiving the program, the sample had average scores of 3E 2S health behavior significantly higher than that before the program (p < .05). The blood pressure level of the sample after the program were significantly lower than those before the program (p < .05).

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