The objective of Quantitative research is to examine factors that are linked with perception of self-efficacy in increasing health and social support. Sample size of 100 based on random sampling technique was selected from communities in Dusit, Bangkok, 2014. Data were collected through questionnaire that was developed by the research team and then approved by three experts. questionaire was developed based on 5-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly agree, agree, undecided, disagree and strongly disagree. Reliablity coefficient (alpha) was 0.784 that shows that tool is reliable to gather result. Barthel ADL index for evaluation of ability to engage in a daily routine. out of total sample 68% were female, 33% ranges in the age group between 60-65%, 55% womens were married and were living with theor spouse, while 38% womens do not work. Avergae annual income helped by childern found to be less than 10,000 baht. Most of samples caring them-self, followed by their spouse 26%. Well being of the public had sustained, living for the aging cover 100%, followed by Join and health volunteers in communities 23%. Perception of health, 53% of the samples feel health was fair. The most common health condition among samples was hypertension 68%, followed by diabetes 55%. Most of samples 84% are in type 1. Bedside the background of home, bathroom in the home 90.0% and floor of bathroom was slippery 91.0%. Samples have skills for caring themselves while being sick 48%, and how to keep up healthy lifestyle. Factors like gender, age and educational background were associated with perception of selfefficacy. Factors like age, education, health status and marriage status were linked with perceived of social support, in addition, found associated between to perception of self efficacy and perceived of social support. The statistical significance was <0.05.

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