Developing an Innovation for Preventing and Promoting the Health of Buddhist Monks regarding Non-Communicable Diseases by the Participation of Networks in the Northern Region
Keywords:
Buddhist Monks, NCDs, Prevention, PromotionAbstract
This research and development aimed to develop a program for preventing and promoting the health of Buddhist monks regarding Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through network participation in the northern region of Thailand. The research was divided into three stages. Firstly, situation analysis was performed on Buddhist monks by using in-depth interviews (Research-R1). Data were analyzed by content analysis. Secondly, the program was developed (Development-D1) by using data in the 1st stage, and literature review. Then a model of the new program was shaped by a focus group. The content validity of the program was verified by five experts, yielding IOC between .80-1.00. Reliability was tested by using tryout (Development-D2). Thirdly, an evaluation of the program (Research-R3: Implement) was done with a sample of twenty-nine Buddhist monks. The research instrument was a test on knowledge and a questionnaire on satisfaction. The content validity of the instrument was verified, yielding an IOC between .80-1.00. Reliability was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, obtaining a value of .75, while the questionnaire's coefficient was .84. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-test. The results showed as follows:
1. Situation analysis found that monks had no appropriate knowledge and behaviors for preventing and promoting health in general; and a lack of awareness related to the risk of NCDs in particular, notably knowledge related to having healthy food and drinks. The monks needed to build network participation to look after them.
2. The development consisted of two parts: a series of Buddhist monks regarding NCDs by using abbreviation in the Thai language “3 Aor 3Sor” and a video for practicing physical exercise. The program was tested using content validity with a CVI equal to .9, while the application's coefficient was equal to .93, and Cronbach’s alpha reliability was equal to .84.
3. After receiving the program, the monks had an average knowledge score higher (M=00, SD= 1.87) than before participating (M= 19.69, SD= 2.35) with a statistically significant (p<.001).
In conclusion, the program could enhance the knowledge and skills of Buddhist monks in preventing and promoting NCDs.
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