The influence of factors on behavior toward smog problem management of people in community: A case study of Ban Hong Luang, Lamphun province

Authors

  • Nantawadee Pinpankong Office of Disease Prevention and Control 1, Chiang Mai
  • Jakkapob Dhatsuwan Chiang Mai University
  • Jetsadakon Noin Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
  • Lampang Saenchan Chiang Mai University
  • Channarong Chaisuwan Office of Disease Prevention and Control 1, Chiang Mai
  • Patumrat Sripan Chiang Mai University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8337-9524

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/dcj.2022.7

Keywords:

knowledge, attitude, perception, smog problem management

Abstract

This study aims to examine the behavior on smog problem management and investigate the factors influencing behavior on smog problem management of people in Ban Hong Luang community, Ban Hong District, Lamphun Province. We recruited 392 people in Ban Hong Luang community through the systematic random sampling. Data were collected by using questionnaire and analyzed by using Chi-square test statistics and rank logistic regression.  This study found that gender, knowledge, attitude, awareness and participation of people in the community associated with behavior on smog management (p-value<0.05) and could explain the behavior on smog management at 79.6%. Promoting the participation of people  by enhancing knowledge, understanding and public awareness regarding the impact of air pollution from smog could encourage smog management behavior.

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2022-03-30

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Pinpankong N, Dhatsuwan J, Noin J, Saenchan L, Chaisuwan C, Sripan P. The influence of factors on behavior toward smog problem management of people in community: A case study of Ban Hong Luang, Lamphun province. Dis Control J [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 18];48(1):62-7. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/DCJ/article/view/244832

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Vol. 48 No. 1 (2022): January-March

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