Abstract

Buddhist monks are at risk for having Metabolic syndrome (MetS). This research study aimed to describe knowledge, attitude, and practice towards prevention of metabolic syndrome among Buddhist monks in Nan province, Thailand.

Author Details

Warodom Samerchua, MSN, McCormick Faculty of Nursing, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Kiettisak Suklueang, PhD, Faculty of Social Science, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Ayutthaya, Thailand;Phrakhupalad Watcharapong Plongkhun, PhD; Phra Chayanantamunee Thamawat Na Nan, PhD -- Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Nan Buddhist College, Nan, Thailand; Chompunut Singmanee, MSN, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College, Chiang Rai, Thailand; Benjamas Suksatit, RN, PhD, APMSN, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Nipawan Waisayanand, MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sigma Membership

Phi Omega at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Buddhist Monks, Metabolic Syndrome, Prevention

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward metabolic syndrome prevention among Buddhist monks in Nan Province, Thailand

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Buddhist monks are at risk for having Metabolic syndrome (MetS). This research study aimed to describe knowledge, attitude, and practice towards prevention of metabolic syndrome among Buddhist monks in Nan province, Thailand.