Development of rabies surveillance and prevention model using community participation in Sisaket province

Abstract

This research and development study aimed to develop and evaluate the model of rabies surveillance and prevention using community participation in Sisaket province. The research consisted of 2 phases: phase 1, the action research aimed to develop the model of rabies surveillance and prevention using community participation based on the PAOR model. The target participants were 50 participants; stakeholders and partnership. Phase 2, a quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effect of the developed model. The participants were 56 among 15 years old. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using content analysis, independent t-test, and paired t-test statistics. The results indicated the development model of rabies surveillance and prevention using community participation in Sisaket province (5G Model) consists of 5 components including: 1) a good team consists of the knowledge base, self-care, and teamwork  2) Good surveillance systems consist of the rabies data center, integrated Disease investigations 3) Good Collaboration consist of integrated advocacy, coordination, and Networking 4) Good reporting systems consist of the rabies surveillance systems and dog bite center for contact tracing among rabies-exposure, and 5) Good vaccine management consists of adequate vaccine access and allocation. The efficacy evaluation of the model found that after the mean score of Knowledge (Mean diff= 1.18, 95% CI: 0.78-1.57), Attitude (Mean diff= 2.35, 95% CI: 1.52-3.19), and Rabies preventive behavior (Mean diff= 4.34, 95% CI: 2.05-6.36) in the experimental group more than the control group was significant.