Evaluation of NonCommunicable Disease, Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption Control in the Area of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 11, Nakhon Si Thammarat in Year 2007

Abstract

The purpose of this study were to evaluate the process of non-communicable disease, tobacco and alcohol control at the province and district level in Office of Disease Prevention and Control No 11 in 2007. Data had been collected from technical health officers and also documentary reviews. The results revealed that the performance of prevention operation of non-communicable diseases of Public Health Provinces and Public Health Districts qualified for standard accounted for 70.83%. The evaluations had been performed in the following categories: existence of policy and control plan for non-communicable disease prevention implemented by a committee, 87.50%, evaluation and analysis of data, in timely manner and location in order to use non-communicable disease warning alerts in the community, 66.67%, arranging activities to reduce risk factors to prevent non-communicable disease, 66.67% and non-communicable disease control service, 70.83%. The implementation of tobacco and alcohol consumption control passed at 50%. The evaluations had been performed in the following categories: existence of a policy and control plan for tobacco and alcohol consumption implemented by a committee, 75.50%, data of status of tobacco and alcohol consumption, 54.16%, activities regarding the implementation of tobacco and alcohol consumption control, 25% and lastly, follow up and assessment, 20.83%. The results of this evaluation revealed the significant obstacles as lack of knowledge and skills for implementation and insufficient coordination and communication. Hence, it is suggested that the developing program for competency training should be set up with data, information and scientific papers supports.