พฤติกรรมการแสวงหาบริการด้านสุขภาพของพระสงฆ์ จังหวัดเชียงใหม่

Abstract

Monks face several limitations regarding healthcare due to various factors. They choose different healthcare systems based on their personal suitability. Therefore, the objective of this research was to study the health-seeking behavior among monks in Chiang Mai province. This cross-sectional study focused on two sample areas: Mueang Chiang Mai district and Doi Saket district. A total of 385 participants were selected, and data were collected between February and March 2566 (2023). Simple random sampling was used to select the sample group, and a questionnaire was employed as the data collection tool. The study analyzed factors related to health-seeking behavior among monks using multinomial logistic regression analysis with statistical analysis software. The study found that the majority of the sample group had no prior knowledge of health care, and nearly half of them had never undergone health check-ups. And the study revealed that age, nationality, place of residence, monk position, level of religious education, income, health check-ups, healthcare entitlement, chronic diseases, health awareness, and social support were significantly associated with health-seeking behavior among monks in Chiang Mai province. Consequently, appropriate health-seeking behaviors for monks should be carried out within a quality healthcare system. For prevent severe of the disease and complications life-threatening.