Development of Health Behavior Modification Model for Patients with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Lopburi Province

Abstract

The occurrence of diabetes is due to unhealthy behaviors. The research aimed to develop a model for modifying the health behaviors of type 2 diabetes patients who cannot control their blood sugar levels in Lopburi Province. This qualitative research applied the concepts of health literacy and participation according to Nutbeam's model to develop and draft a health behavior modification model. The sample group consisted of participants who were officers working in the research area.

The study found an increase in the number of type 2 diabetes patients The participants worked on modifying health behaviors by providing knowledge and health behavior care both in groups and individually. The factors for controlling blood sugar levels included knowledge, understanding, and awareness of diabetes management. The obstacles are improper food consumption and lack of awareness. Traditional Thai medicine was found to help diabetes patients control their blood sugar levels. The literature review and research findings were used to design and draft a model based on factors affecting the health behaviors of type 2 diabetes patients.

This research provides information on the proper health behavior modifications for type 2 diabetes patients who cannot control their blood sugar levels. Related organizations should incorporate this into their disease management plans and implement the health behavior modification model in the area, further developing it with long-term follow-up.