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    Participation in self-care based on the sufficiency economy philosophy among midlife women in Thailand
    (2021-01-01) Manee Arpanantikul; Pennapa Unsanit; Dolrat Rujiwatthanakorn; Somnuk Sakunhongsophon; Aporacha Lumdubwong; Supalak Choeychom; Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
    This study aimed to explore the process of participation in self-care based on the sufficiency economy philosophy among midlife women in Thailand. The study design used a participatory action research approach. The participants were 30 community...-dwelling Thai midlife women (aged 35–60 years) who participated in developing self-care processes and exchanging information in a group. However, there were 20 women who were willing and available to participate an interview. Demographic data were collected
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    Self-care behaviors among Thai primigravida teenagers.
    (2012-01-01) Suphawadee Panthumas; Wirin Kittipichai; Supachai Pitikultang; Kanittha Chamroonsawasdi; Mahidol University
    The purpose of this study was to investigate predictive factors of the self-care behaviors among Thai teenagers with primigravida. The samples of 206 primigravida teenagers attending ANC clinics of six hospitals in the North-Eastern region... revealed that the percentage-mean score of overall self-care behavior was 76.91. The percentage-mean scores of self-care behaviors in specific trimester were found that the score in the second trimester was lower than the scores in the first and third
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    Behavior in Self-care of the Foot and Foot Ulcers in Thai Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
    (1998-01-01) Sutin Sriussadaporn; Sirirat Ploybutr; Wannee Nitiyanant; Sathit Vannasaeng; Apichati Vichayanrat; Mahidol University
    A cross sectional study was conducted to examine behavior in self-care of the foot and foot ulcers in Thai non-insulin dependent diabetic patients. Fifty-five patients with foot ulcers (ulcer group; 42 females and 13 males) and 110 patients without... foot ulcers (control group; 83 females and 27 males) were evaluated for self foot-care behavior using a questionnaire consisting of questions about foot inspection, foot cleaning, nail-care, and the use of footwear which possessed a total score of 20
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    The Effectiveness of Psychological Development of Self-Care Activities in Diabetic Patients: Case Studies of District Hospitals in Thailand
    (2023-01-01) Ounprasertsuk J.; Mahidol University
    Background: Raising awareness and motivating patients to participate in activities is critical to promoting successful activities in self-care for people with diabetes, taking care of all aspects that make people with diabetes have a good quality... of life. Reduce mortality and complications. Objective: This research aims to measure the level of knowledge in self-care of people with diabetes and study the effectiveness of developing activities in the self-care of diabetic patients. Methods
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    Self-care behaviours of chemotherapy patients
    (2012-12-01) Chardsumon Prutipinyo; Kamontip Maikeow; Nithat Sirichotiratana; Mahidol University; The National Regional Cancer Center
    Objective: To present study self-care behaviours and variables associated with self-care behaviors of cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. Material and Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study in cancer patients receiving... of the support provided by staff on service supports, emotional supports and informational support. The present study results also found that the top 3 patient self-care knowledge are, avoiding those who have cold when the patients have low white blood cells
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    Factors Influencing Self-Care Practices and Blood Pressure Among Individuals with Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study
    (2025-01-01) Jariyasakulwong P.; Wattanakitkrileart D.; Pongthavornkamol K.; Piaseu N.; Roubsanthisuk W.; Jariyasakulwong P.; Mahidol University
    Introduction: Self-care practices are crucial for optimizing blood pressure control and are influenced by multilevel factors. Objective: To examine the influences of multilevel factors on hypertension self-care practices among individuals... with uncontrolled hypertension and to determine the relationship between hypertension self-care practices and blood pressure. Methods: The study was conducted in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings in Bangkok, selected for convenience, where individuals
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    SELF-CARE BEHAVIORS TO PREVENT COVID-19 INFECTION AMONG FOOD DELIVERY RIDERS IN THAILAND
    (2022-01-01) Sarnkhaowkhom C.; Mahidol University
    delivery riders require to have good self-care behaviors during working. Therefore, this research aims to assess the self-care behaviors to prevent COVID-19 among food delivery riders and determine the associations of demographic data of food delivery... riders and self-care behaviors to prevent COVID-19. This research employed online cross-sectional research involving 440 food delivery riders in Bangkok from October to November 2020. The findings showed that most food delivery riders had a high level
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    Multiple self-care behaviors and associated factors in community-dwelling patients with hypertension in Myanmar
    (2020-05-01) Ze Haung; Seo Ah Hong; Phudit Tejativaddhana; Apa Puckpinyo; Myat Noe Htin Aung Myint; Mahidol University; Township Department of Public Health; State Department of Medical Care
    © 2020 Nagoya University. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of self-care behaviors and the associated factors among hypertensive patients in primary care in Myanmar. This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2019 among 410... hypertensive patients in Myitkyina Township, Kachin State, Myanmar. Hypertensive patients aged 30-70 years old and being registered at the community health centers in Myitkyina Township were selected using multi-stage cluster random sampling. Self-care
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    A Nurse-Led Intervention Program Using the LINE Official Account (OA) Application to Improve Self-Care and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes and Comorbidities
    (2025-01-01) Meekaew P.; Pichayapinyo P.; Thiangtham W.; Lagampan S.; Supasyndh O.; Meekaew P.; Mahidol University
    Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led intervention via the LINE Official Account (OA) application on knowledge, self-care, and clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and comorbidities... and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 55) or control group (n = 53). Using Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory as a conceptual framework, the 12-week intervention included knowledge and behavioral assessment, health education support
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    Illness perceptions, self-care practices, and glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients in Chiang Mai, Thailand
    (2022-12-01) Ngetich E.; Pateekhum C.; Hashmi A.; Nadal I.P.; Pinyopornpanish K.; English M.; Quansri O.; Wichit N.; Kinra S.; Angkurawaranon C.; Mahidol University
    Background: Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care, but no standard program exists in Thailand. Understanding current patterns of illness perceptions (concerns) and self-management practices among patients... on outpatient care and follow-up in four districts hospitals in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Illness perceptions was measured by the Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire (BIPQ). Self-management practices were measured by Summary Diabetes Self-Care activities (SDSCA