Development of a School-Based Health Literacy Model for Liver Fluke Prevention and Control Using Participatory Action Research

Patchasuwan, Natnapa Heebkaew; Banchonhattakit, Pannee; Rattanapitoon, Nathkapach Kaewpitoon; Nilnate, Nathakon; Srithumsuk, Werayuth; Heebkaew, Seksan; Phimha, Surachai

doi:10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.4.1177

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“…Furthermore, this collaboration facilitated networking and cooperation between schools in Ban Haed and Ban Phai Districts in organizing educational activities related to liver fluke disease and CCA prevention. This highlights the importance of community involvement and partnerships in enhancing the effectiveness of disease prevention programs (Prueksapanich, et al, 2018;Patchasuwan, et al, 2022).…”

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“…Secondly, the collaborative efforts between students and public health professionals in organizing training activities for liver fluke disease and CCA prevention played a crucial role (Patchasuwan, et al, 2022). These efforts raised awareness among teachers who participated in the training, helping them recognize the dangers associated with unhealthy consumption habits.…”

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School-based Training Effects on Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Prevention: A Comparative Case Study of Individual Differences Among Elementary Teachers in Northeast Thailand

Tungkasamit,

Meekaew,

Srisurak

et al. 2024

JCT

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Liver fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) infestations pose significant health challenges, particularly in northeastern region of Thailand. Addressing health issues through an educational lens is of paramount importance to stakeholders in various fields of education, including health education and social education. Collaboratively, stakeholders strive to develop initiatives that enhance understanding of this disease among people in the region. An essential step toward achieving this objective involves recognizing the variations in individuals' responses to educational activities, thereby facilitating the development of locally contextualized and effective learning programs. This study was to explore the differences among elementary teachers participating in training courses for the prevention of cholangiocarcinoma and liver fluke disease in Khon Kaen province. Employing a pre-experimental design, the study involved one hundred and thirty-nine elementary teachers as research participants. Pre- and post-test served as the research instrument, and data analysis entailed the use of descriptive statistics and a t-test. The findings revealed that most of the participants were female, held bachelor's degrees, and were affiliated with schools in Ban Phai district. Moreover, the study demonstrated a significant enhancement in participants’ understanding of liver fluke and CCA prevention following the training. Notably, the study identified a significant impact of the school’s geographical location on training effectiveness. This study contributes to the existing knowledge base, offering insights to tailor more precise training programs in regions where liver fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma disease are prevalent.

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School-based Training Effects on Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Prevention: A Comparative Case Study of Individual Differences Among Elementary Teachers in Northeast Thailand

Tungkasamit,

Meekaew,

Srisurak

et al. 2024

JCT

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Effectiveness of an intervention program to develop e-cigarette control leaders at the University in Lampang Province, Thailand

Vittaporn,

Kanthajaem,

Coothongkul

et al. 2024

Tob. Prev. Cessation

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INTRODUCTION The use of e-cigarettes is increasing worldwide, especially among young adults. Due to the health risks, this study aimed to assess undergraduate students' e-cigarette use and attitudes toward them, and evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program to develop e-cigarette control leaders at the University in Lampang province, Thailand. METHODS Participatory action research (PAR) was conducted among 46 undergraduate students. To assess the situations of undergraduate students' e-cigarette use and attitudes toward them, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 of those students – nine users and nine non-users. The remaining 28 were student leaders who were given questionnaires and took part in focus groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention program in developing e-cigarette control leaders. Descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed rank test were used to analyze quantitative data. The qualitative data were analyzed using a thematic analysis of the content. This study took place at the University in Lampang province, Thailand, in 2023. RESULTS Regarding the use of e-cigarettes on the part of undergraduate students and their attitudes about their use, the majority of users stated that e-cigarettes were accessible, appealing, and more socially acceptable than conventional cigarettes. However, most non-users cited vapor smell and health impacts as their main reason for not using e-cigarettes. The intervention program to develop leaders in e-cigarette control could significantly enhance the leaders' knowledge (p<0.001) and attitude regarding e-cigarettes (p=0.001). After their anti-e-cigarette campaign, the soft skills and managerial abilities of the leaders in e-cigarette control improved, and the knowledge and attitude regarding e-cigarettes of undergraduate students who attended the campaign also increased. CONCLUSIONS The intervention program to develop leaders in e-cigarette control resulted in positive outcomes. This program could enhance the leaders' knowledge and attitude regarding e-cigarettes. Their soft skills and managerial abilities in e-cigarette control also improved.

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Development of a School-Based Health Literacy Model for Liver Fluke Prevention and Control Using Participatory Action Research

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School-based Training Effects on Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Prevention: A Comparative Case Study of Individual Differences Among Elementary Teachers in Northeast Thailand

School-based Training Effects on Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Prevention: A Comparative Case Study of Individual Differences Among Elementary Teachers in Northeast Thailand

Effectiveness of an intervention program to develop e-cigarette control leaders at the University in Lampang Province, Thailand

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