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“Sufficient health” as perceived by Thai villagers: A qualitative study

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  • Manee Arpanantikul
  • Rutja Phuphaibul
  • Kusuma Khuwatsumrit

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Globalization has led to the rapid modernization of Thai villagers' traditional lifestyle, with significant consequential changes in health. The integration of the sufficiency economy philosophy with health – a concept known as “sufficient health” – can improve health and wellbeing; however, little is known of the actual meaning of “sufficient health.” This qualitative study explored the meaning of sufficient health as perceived by Thai villagers. Data were collected from 122 villagers living in a rural Thai community and analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed five themes reflecting the meaning of sufficient health: being healthy and not having an illness, having regular health check‐ups, performing self‐care, living sufficiently, and avoiding risks. Understanding the meaning attributed to sufficient health can help nurses provide appropriate health care for villagers while retaining concern and respect for their cultural backgrounds. Importantly, providing opportunities to villagers to participate in health activities could help them recognize and sustain sufficient health.

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  • Manee Arpanantikul & Rutja Phuphaibul & Kusuma Khuwatsumrit, 2017. "“Sufficient health” as perceived by Thai villagers: A qualitative study," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(2), pages 191-197, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:19:y:2017:i:2:p:191-197
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12326
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    1. Alison I. Machin & Amornrat Ngamsuoy & Pauline Pearson, 2018. "Collaborative child home injury prevention in Thailand: An action research study," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 20(2), pages 206-213, June.

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