The effectiveness of a capacity development for qualified members in Provincial Tobacco Products Control Committee to support the tobacco control operational driven at the area level

Abstract

This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of capacity development for the qualified members of the provincial tobacco products control committee using Kirkpatrick’s Model. The research was divided into 2 phases. Phase 1 focused on the reaction and knowledge evaluation, using a satisfaction questionnaire and knowledge test. Phase 2 focused on evaluating the trainees’ behavioral changes and the organizational outcomes through a monitoring form. Data were collected from all participants in the first-batch workshop, specifically for the qualified members and the assistant secretaries of the provincial tobacco products control committee, to rehearse their understanding of the essence and the operations under the Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the trainees’ satisfaction was at a high level with the mean score of 4.80 (SD=0.40). There was a significant increase in the trainees’ knowledge (p=0.035). The trainees’ behavior changed after the training, as they implemented the tobacco control plan in their respective area. The evaluation of the results indicated that children and youth in educational institutions had gained knowledges about the dangers and consequences of tobacco products consumption. The number of educational institutions participating in the implementation of the 7 measures for smoke-free educational institutions had increased. Consequently, the reports of exposure to secondhand smoke or having seen someone smoking in public places had decreased. The guidelines for developing the training courses in the next batch include expanding training contents and duration of lectures to make them more comprehensive. Furthermore, the adaptation of activities and continuous follow-up on training results are recommended.