Factor Related to the Behavior of Using Thao Herbs during the COVID-19 Situation, Khlong Luang District Pathum Thani Province
Keywords:
used herbal, self–care, COVID-19Abstract
The objective of this survey was to examine the self-treatment with herbal remedies of people in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province and related explore factors. A multi-stage random sampling of the population in Khlong Luang of the general public was employed. The research instrument was the questionnaire, developed by the researcher with validity at 0.7 of the Cronbach alpha coefficient verified content. For data analysis, Chisquare and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient were used for data analysis. It was found that most people (60.9%) in Klong Luang district used self-treatment with herbal remedies at a low level. The sampled people (73%) used herbs to treat or alleviate symptoms of respiratory syndrome. Significantly, experience and education are important factors in self-treatment with herbal remedies .05. Knowledge, attitude, and perceived benefits were predisposing factors to self-treatment with herbal remedies at a significant level .05. Enabling factors including place, price, product, and promotion of herbs were found at a significant level .05. Reinforcing factors, specialized media exposure and mass media exposure about self-treatment with herbal remedies at a significant level. As a result, the promotion of education to gain a better understanding of people’s use of herbs is suggested as an important strategy which should be implemented extensively.
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