Development of the participation model in the surveillance and care for people with depression and risk group of suicide: A case study, Tabtoa Village , Numkumyai Subdistrict , Mueang District, Yasothon Province

Abstract

                   The depression and depressive disorders in Thailand has  the number of patients increased steadily. Therefore a major public health problem in bother present and the future.  This action research aimed to development of the participation model in the surveillance and care for people with depression and risk group of suicide: Study area, Tabtoa Village, Numkumyai Subdistrict,  Muang District, Yasothon Province. The subjects were 40 of community leaders and stakeholders, and the risk depression and suicide 144 persons. Development processes included workshops applying the participation of the community by using technique of participation and empowerment. The data was collected by in-depth interviews, Both quantitative and qualitative data were by analyzed.

                  The results revealed the processes of Development of the participation model in the surveillance and car people with depression and risk group of suicide in this 11 steps 1) Education for context and community participation 2) Meeting to discuss the issue. 3) To explore the issue.4) The data for the community to recognize the problem.5) The workshops to community participation.6) Assignment of responsibility to stakeholders. 7) The community decides. 8) The implementation of the map.9) Monitoring.10) knowledge sharing activity.11) After action review. After implementing the development “TABTOA Model” of the 6 elements were Together awareness , Action planning, Built a sense of responsibility,Take action,Observation and After action review. As a result, leaders with the knowledge and participation. Risk groups to change behavior for the better.    

                  In conclusion, key success factors were competency of community leaders and active participation of community in all processes. The surveillance system at the close and be efficient. As a result, the operation was successful.