The study of the relationship between source of information and disease and health risk prevention behavior in the areas under the Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 4, Saraburi, 2018
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https://doi.org/10.14456/dcj.2020.4Keywords:
source of information, prevention and control behaviorAbstract
The Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 4, Saraburi, conducted a study to examine the relationship between information sources and disease and health risk prevention and control behaviors focusing on four major diseases,namely,Influenza, cardiovascular disease, tuberculosis and rabies, in the area under the jurisdiction of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control Region 4, Saraburi Province. The study design was a cross-sectional descriptive study by means of field survey among members of the public. A total of 480 samples were selected using multi-stage sampling. Data was collected using a self-constructed questionnaire. Data were analyzed using of descriptive statistics including percentage, mean, standard deviation (SD); determination of correlation using chi-square test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The results of the study revealed that sample populations had information perception about rabies, influenza, tuberculosis, and cardiovascular disease at a moderate level; prevention and control of diseases and health hazards at an appropriate level, and perception about sources of information perception are significantly related to disease prevention and control (p<0.01). The results of the study could be used to develop a health literacy strategy, communication channels through the provincial network, including print media, personal media based on risk groups and target populations for disease prevention and control efforts.
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