Abstract
The study involved descriptive research using the survey method to study the healthpromoting
behavior, quality of life and relationship between health-promoting behavior
and quality of life of the elderly in Khowrai subdistrict. It was conducted in the period
February-May 2007. Data were collected by interviewing the sample population using
modified questionnaires of Kwanjai Tantiwattasatien, Pechara Intarapanich and
Daowrueng Khommuang puk, which utilized alpha coefficient for accuracy. Samples
included the elderly over 60 years old. Both men and women subjects lived in Khowrai
subdistrict; 248 persons were selected by cluster sampling from 18 villages. Data were
analyzed by descriptive statistics, mean, percentage, standard diviation and Pearson’s
coefficient for assessing the relationship between health-promoting behavior and quality
of life.
The findings were as follows: health-promoting behavior regarding nutrition, exercise,
daily hygiene, sociability, stress management, and health responsibility were medium
grade; quality of life was high grade by if considered in detail the quality of life in
terms of residence and social interaction were low level, but the quality of life in health,
recreation and self-assessment were high. Health-promoting behavior relates significantly
to quality of life. The results can be used for policy and strategic planning for health
promoting innovation for the elderly by cooperating with health personnel and subdistrict
organizations to solve social, economic and health problem in the elderly.
