An analytical study of health literacy and monks’ health care behaviors according to Dhamma-Vinaya to compliance with the Health Recommendations An analytical study of health literacy and monks’ health care behaviors according to Dhamma-Vinaya to compliance with the Health Recommendations

Abstract

The purpose of this research was (1) to study health literacy and monks’ health care behaviors of according to the National Heath Recommendations and (2) to analyze the promotion of health literacy and health care behaviors of monks based on the Dhamma-Vinaya that was conducive to the practice of National Health Recommendations. key informants such as abbot or abbot's assistant of temples in the clergy administrative area of Nonthaburi province and the experts with relevant experience, The results of this research show as follows:

1) The study of the state of health literacy and health care behaviors of monks according to the National Health Recommendations found that most of the group of monks who provide information in this research have an average of knowledge of health and health behavior. In an insufficient level to take care of one's own health However, in the decision to choose discrimination for health care, it is found that the average level is sufficient for taking care of one's own health

2) The analysis of the integrated knowledge of the process to enhance health knowledge and health care behaviors of monks in accordance with the Dhamma-Vinaya that is conducive to the implementation of the national health command, found that the knowledge received from this research covers health care activities for monks. Both in food consumption Fitness Personal hygiene care and environmental health.