Results of the Cooperative learning Program and New Theories in Protection against Pesticides and Cholinesterase Enzyme Levels Lan Dok Mai Tok Subdistrict Kosamphi Nakhon District Kamphaeng Phet Province
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Cooperative learning Program , New Theories , Protection against Pesticides , Cholinesterase EnzymeAbstract
This quasi-experimental study investigated the effectiveness of a participatory learning program based on the New Theory in promoting pesticide protection behaviors and improving cholinesterase enzyme levels among farmers. The objectives were to compare farmers’ knowledge, self-protective behaviors, and cholinesterase levels before and after participation in the program. The study sample consisted of 45 farmers from Lan Dokmai Tok Subdistrict, Kosamphi Nakhon District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, who had a history of pesticide use or exposure. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire on knowledge and self-protective behaviors developed by the Department of Disease Control. Descriptive statistics, including mean, percentage, and standard deviation, were used for data analysis, while the paired t-test was applied to compare pre- and post-intervention outcomes. The results showed that participants demonstrated a significant improvement in self-protection knowledge after the intervention ( = 4.60, SD = 0.49) compared to before ( = 4.31, SD = 0.57; p < 0.001). Post-intervention, 97.8% of participants exhibited good levels of protective behavior, with mean behavior scores significantly higher than those before the program (p < 0.001). Additionally, the mean cholinesterase enzyme levels increased significantly after the intervention (p < 0.001).
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