Development of social measures for prevention and reduction the effects of alcohol consumption in Non Non Sub-district, Warinchamrab District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This action research aimed to develop a social measure to prevent and reduce the effects of alcohol consumptions. The sample group was the Tambon Administrative Organization president, Village Boards, representatives from government and private agencies included 97 people, people affected by alcohol use. Using a questionnaire to assess the prevalence and impact of alcohol consumption. The statistics used were frequency, percentage, and content analysis for qualitative data. The results found that appropriate social measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of drinking alcohol are the Village Health Statute. The preparation process consists of 1) Appoint a Tambon committee, consists of the president of the Tambon Administrative Organization as president. At the village level, at least 5 village headmen and village committee members as directors 2) Organize a public hearing meeting for draft regulation 3) Drafting the Village Health Statute 4) Listen to opinions to improve the draft 5. Announcement of the Village Health Statute must be duly certified and proposed for revision every year. The prevalence of alcohol consumption before and after the operation is 29.49% and 22.80%, respectively. The impact on individuals, families, and communities has decreased after the operation. However, accidents from driving cars, motorcycles, other vehicles by themselves after drinking alcohol are the main impacts. Therefore, it should be promoted to include a participatory village health statute. To make it practical, it can prevent and reduce the effects of consuming alcoholic beverages.