Effectiveness of the Dungmun Stroke Model Program on Stroke Prevention Behavior. Dungmun Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effectiveness of the Dungmun Stroke Model program on stroke prevention behavior at Dungmun Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. The sample group is Group of 54 diabetic patients, 23 hypertensive patients, totaling 77 people, and having at least one of the following conditions: excessive waist circumference, smoking, cholesterol in the blood more than 240 mg/dl, drinking beverages containing alcohol were select by purposive sampling. Tools for data collection were  include: Personal information record form self-care knowledge assessment form Self-care knowledge assessment form conducting research between 1 Oct. 2022 - 10 June 2023.The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics  such as paired t-test.

The results of the study found that the group was at risk for stroke before joining the program, there was self-care behavior to prevent stroke, a mean of 89.31, standard deviation 1.10. After joining the program, there was self-care behavior to prevent stroke, mean 94.77, standard deviation 1.30 when tested. Statistical differences found that self-care behavior for stroke prevention after participating in the Dungmun Stroke Model program increased with a decrease in the change in stroke risk level statistically significant (P<0.001)