THE DEVELOPMENT OF 3F’S APPLICATION OF JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS.

Mananchaya  Rueangsuntikornkul; Luckwirun  Chotisiri; Gorrawan  Yodmai

Mananchaya Rueangsuntikornkul College of Nursing and Health, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Luckwirun Chotisiri College of Nursing and Health, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Gorrawan Yodmai Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords: 3F’s - Being Healthy, Mobile Devices, Junior Nursing Students, Health Education

Abstract

Background: 3F’s– Being Healthy is a smartphone application which can be downloaded on IOS and Android system similar to online TV, Line applications, YouTube, Twitter, Camera, Spotify, etc. This feasibility study aimed to develop “3F’s Being Healthy” application guide for health promotion by junior nursing students.
Methods: Based on Thailand Healthy Lifestyle (2012), “3F’s– Being Healthy” is transformed to digital format in order to promote health for senior citizen. Fifty-five junior nursing students of Food- Fit- Fun (3F’s). The participants’ receiving 3F’s - information on Line application, consisted of 5 pages; the 1st page was main menu; the 2nd page was food; the 3rd -4th page were Fit, referring to physical activity; and the 5th page of screen was fun, referring to leisure time and recreation. Application feedback was reviewed via Line application on smartphones.
Finding and Conclusion: The overall opinion was agree to strongly agree. Most of respondents were satisfied with 3F’s-Application. Some respondents expressed that two ways interactive information is more interesting.