Effects of The Health Promotion Program Towards Blood Sugar Level Among Diabetes Mellitus Risk Group in Khlong Khwai Sub-District, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effects of a health promotion program on blood sugar levels among a high-risk group for diabetes in Khlong Khwai Subdistrict, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province. The sample consisted of 31 participants identified as at risk for diabetes in Khlong Khwai Subdistrict. The sample size was calculated using the G^*Power program and a multi-stage sampling method was employed. The tools were: 1) a diabetes knowledge test with a reliability coefficient of 0.87, and 2) a health promotion behavior questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.93. Data analysis was performed using statistical software, employing descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as independent t-tests.

The research results indicate that before the experiment, the sample group’s knowledge about diabetes at high levels (25.8%), moderate levels (51.6%), and low levels (22.6%). Their health promotion behaviors were at high levels (6.5%), moderate levels (80.6%), and low levels (12.9%). All participants had blood sugar levels between 100-125 mg/dL (100%). After the experiment, the sample group's knowledge about diabetes increased, with high levels at 90.3% and moderate levels at 9.7%. Their health promotion behaviors improved, with high levels at 61.3% and moderate levels at 38.7%. Blood sugar levels were observed to be between 100-125 mg/dL at 87.1%, and below 100 mg/dL at 12.9%. Comparative results showed that after the experiment, the sample group demonstrated significant improvements in diabetes knowledge, health promotion behaviors, and blood sugar levels compared to before the experiment, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.