The Promotion of Well-Being for the Elderly Based on Bhavana 4 of Bihan Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Suphan Buri Province

Abstract

This article aims to 1) study the level of health promotion for the elderly of Bihan Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, 2) study the relationship between the Bhavana 4 and health promotion for the elderly of Bihan Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and 3) propose the guideline for health promotion for the elderly according to Bhavana 4 of Bihan Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization. This research was mixed-methods research. The sample group used stratified random sampling with 371 people and qualitative research by in-depth interviews with key informants. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires and interviewing 9 key informants. The hypothesis was tested to study the relationship between the four meditation principles and health promotion for the elderly of Bihan Daeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The statistics used were: By using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the research results found that 1) the level of health promotion for the elderly of Bihan Daeng  Subdistrict Administrative Organization as a whole had a high average value; 2) the relationship between the Bhavana 4 and health promotion for the elderly had a high positive relationship; and 3) the guidelines for health promotion for the elderly according to the Bhavana 4 of Bihan Daeng  Subdistrict Administrative Organization were as follows: 1) Physical meditation: agencies related to promoting the quality of life of the elderly must cooperate in organizing continuous health promotion projects for people in the community. 2) Moral meditation: promote and support the elderly and community members to participate in religious activities according to traditions, cultures, and important days. 3) Mental meditation: Bihan Daeng  Subdistrict Administrative Organization should set plans and policies to take care of the elderly completely, including organizing various activities for the elderly to participate happily. 4) Wisdom meditation: organize social welfare to develop the quality of life of the elderly, such as health check-ups, paying living allowances, and organizing recreational and religious activities.