FACTORS RELATED TO COFFEE CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR AMONG SOLDIERS ON ACTIVE DUTY AT THE ARMY AVIATION CENTER, LOPBURI PROVINCE
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soldiers on active duty, coffee consumption behavior, the Army Aviation CenterAbstract
This descriptive research examined coffee consumption behavior and the relationships among personal factors, job characteristics, and stress levels with the coffee drinking behavior of soldiers on active duty at the Army Aviation Center in Lopburi Province. The sample included 301 individuals selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.
The study's results revealed several key findings about the sample group. Most participants consumed coffee (67.40%), were male (96.70%), and had an average age of 31.79 years (S.D. = 9.028). Most had an associate degree or a vocational certificate (54.70%) and reported an average monthly income of 22,315.55 baht (S.D. = 11,743.58). Additionally, a significant portion of the group was in debt (68.40%), and many smoked (57.80%). The average length of service among participants was 10.45 years (S.D. = 9.384), with the majority being non-commissioned officers (70.80%). On average, participants worked 7.96 hours per day (S.D. = 3.274) and had shift lengths of 21 hours or more per day (93.70%). Finally, 45.20% of the group reported experiencing a high stress level. The correlation analysis indicated that personal factors (age, education level, debt status, and smoking behavior), work characteristics (shift duration), and stress factors were all significantly related to coffee consumption among the sample group (p < .05).
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