Development of Prevention and Control on Tuberculosis Model in Thabo District, Nong Khai Province

Abstract

             This action research aims to study the operation and development of prevention and control on Tuberculosis model in Thabo district, Nong Khai province.  200 samples were selected by simple random sampling. This study was used questionnaires and focus group discussion as tools for the data collection conducted in March 2019. The data were analyzed by computer programs to acquire percentage, mean, standard deviation, median, minimum, maximum and using paired sample t-test to determine the mean score difference of knowledge satisfaction and action. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis.

            The findings revealed that a group had an average score of knowledge about tuberculosis, satisfaction increased significantly (p-value <0.05).  the key success factor was do the good tracking system by 1) community participations 2) community partnerships and 3) closely monitor continuously. It is suggested that the staff of Thabo tuberculosis networks should reflect the operations using after-action review (AAR) and lesson learned techniques to keep the results updated throughout the cycle.