The Health Preparing of Work-Force Age for Preventing The non-communicable disease: A case study of Muang Ngaeo Community, Muang District, Lampang Province

Abstract

This study employs a mixed-method approach to investigate health behaviors and health preparedness among the workforce age group, aiming to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The sample includes 377 participants from Muang Wang Community, Muang District, Lampang Province. Interviews were conducted with                    5 government officials and 15 volunteers. The questionnaire demonstrated a high level of reliability with an Intra-class Correlation (IOC) value of 0.96 and a reliability coefficient of 0.86. Data analysis involved mean and standard deviation calculations. The findings indicate that the overall health behavior of the workforce age group in Muang Wang Community is favorable, with a mean score of 3.73 and a standard deviation of 0.58, indicating a very good level of health behavior. The least-scored behavior was related to responsibility for one's health, with a score of 3.24. Interview results revealed that Muang Wang Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital in Muang District, Lampang Province, has implemented preventive health promotion activities. These include the establishment of a health knowledge network with a multidisciplinary team and the development of guidelines for the workforce age population in Muang Wang Community. These guidelines aim to prevent the occurrence of chronic NCDs through strategies such as 1) promoting changes in individual health care behaviors, 2) encouraging participation in social activities with the community, and 3) emphasizing regular annual health checks. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights that can serve as a guideline for preventing NCDs among the workforce age group, while also promoting age-appropriate health care practices.