Factors affecting smoking prevention behaviors among the high school students in Phitsanulok province

Abstract

This study aims to investigate drowning prevention behavior and its associated factors affecting on drowning accident preventive behaviors among of junior high school students at Phetchabun Province, Thailand. The study includes a total of 412 participants, selected using a multi-stage random sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire it comprises four parts: 1) predisposing factors (including demographics, water safety knowledge, awareness of drowning, and attitude towards preventing drowning accidents), 2) enabling factors (including survival swimming skills, access to water sources, and training on water safety and swimming skills of their parents), 3) reinforcing factors (such as social support), and             4) drowning prevention behavior. The questionnaire demonstrated content validity within the range of   0.67–1.00. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression (p-value < 0.05). The study unveiled that students exhibited a high mean score in drowning prevention behavior (=4.02, S.D.=0.67). The predictive factors, encompassing drowning awareness, attitude towards drowning prevention, and social support, showed a significant association with drowning prevention behavior at 46.50% (R=0.68, Adj R²=0.46, p-value < 0.05). The findings underscore the importance of promoting drowning awareness and cultivating accurate attitudes towards drowning prevention by schools and relevant agencies. Moreover, families and schools should provide resources, relevant information, and attention to address the issue effectively, facilitating students in adopting appropriate behaviors to prevent drowning accidents.