Surveillance and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Household in Communities towards Village Health Volunteers : a Case Study in Sri Suk Sub-District, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province

Abstract

Village health volunteers are health models to surveillance and prevention coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The research aims to study surveillance and prevention of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) among village health volunteers in Sri Suk Sub-District, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province. Data collection during October – November 2022 with 89 village health volunteers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

            The results found that village health volunteers have received 100% knowledge about COVID-19, 85.40% have searched or screened at-risk groups in their area of ​​responsibility, 94.74% have screened every household, 100% separate risk groups to observe symptoms, 100% provided information and followed up with visits to observe the symptoms of high-risk contacts at home, and 89.90% were ready with equipment for work, such as face masks and thermometers. In terms of protecting themselves from contracting COVID-19, it was found that 96.60% washed their hands before and after doing activities both in the household and the community, 96.60% wore masks when outside the home, and 94.40% kept distance when in community areas. In terms of COVID-19 monitoring and prevention knowledge, 48.30% had a moderate level and 31.50% had a low level. The problems and obstacles in COVID-19 monitoring and prevention have been discovered, as people in the village conceal travel information from different regions. They did not cooperate with screening, and lack of masks, alcohol gel and other prevention equipment. Suggestion for village health volunteers should gain risk of infection, quarantine and testing measures, classification of patients and use of disinfectant products to increase potential for surveillance and prevention.