The Development of Process Problem Lead Exposure in Children at Ban Nonsawang Child Development Center Kamalasai District Kalasin Province

Abstract

Purpose : To study problem conditions and develop a process for correcting lead exposure of schoolchildren with high blood lead content in Ban Nonsawang Child Development Center.
Design : Action research design
Materials and Methods : 13 of parents of children, 2 teachers and stakeholders were conducted on Ban Nonsawang Child Development Center. This was performed  using a lead exposure correction process of schoolchildren with high blood lead levels in Ban Nonsawang Child Development Center. Data were collected using knowledge test, attitudes, and behavioral to surveillance and prevent a lead exposure in children up 5 years of age.  Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and  percentage deference.
Main  findings :  The internal environment and behavior of children were at high risk for children's lead exposure, and all most of the students had a level of lead in their blood at 2.2 - 12.5 micrograms/dl. The lead exposure solution process includes training and education for those involved and brainstorming for problem solving with participation. Moreover, parents had increased knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of surveillance and prevention of lead exposure in schoolchildren and resulted in a significant decrease in the lead content in schoolchildren's blood.
Conclusion and Recommendations :  The results of this research resulted in an increase in parents' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in surveillance and prevention behavior of lead exposure in children aged 0-5 years.