STUDY OF EXERCISE BEHAVIOR OF THE ELDERLY ELDERLY CLUB MIRACLE OF LIFE HOSPITAL, CHATUCHAK DISTRICT

Abstract

Today's aging society makes health promotion for this age group extremely important. Exercise is a key factor in slowing down aging and strengthening muscles and joints. It helps improve balance and prevents various complications, which directly affect the quality of life of the elderly. However, for the elderly to change their behavior, they need correct knowledge and understanding. Therefore, the objective of this research is to study the knowledge and correct exercise behavior of the elderly. It will be useful for designing effective health promotion guidelines and promoting sustainable health for the elderly. The sample groups are: Elderly people from the Elderly Club, Miracle of Life Hospital, Chatuchak District, 36 people. The tool used to collect data was a questionnaire consisting of perceptions about exercise and factors that facilitate exercise. Factors contributing to exercise and exercise behavior of the elderly in the elderly club. Examination of content validity and reliability of the questionnaire. The reliability value was 0.89. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean and standard deviation. The study results found that the elderly had a good level of awareness about exercise and that the elderly's exercise behavior was at a good level.