Factors Predicting the Preventive and Control Behaviors on Dengue Fever Among the Population in Nongki District, Buriram Province

Abstract

This analytical cross-sectional study aimed to investigate behaviors and predictive factors associated with dengue prevention and control among the population of Nongki District, Buriram Province, applying the PRECEDE Model as a conceptual framework. The study included 394 participants, and the sample size was calculated using the mean estimation formula along with a stratified sampling method due to the finite population. Data were collected through knowledge tests and questionnaires. The analysis involved percentages, means, standard deviations, and regression analysis. The study revealed that dengue prevention and control behaviors among the population in Nong Ki District, Buriram Province, were at a high level ( = 3.21±0.56). The most influential predictor of these behaviors was the adequacy of resources (β = 0.30), followed by additional factors such as motivation, information, and advice (β = 0.25), as well as leading factors including knowledge of dengue fever (β = 0.12). Together, these factors accounted for 21.70 percent of the variance in dengue prevention and control behaviors, with statistical significance at a p-value < 0.05. Based on the study results, we recommended that healthcare professionals undertake activities to impart knowledge and motivation aimed at enhancing dengue prevention and control behaviors among the population. Additionally, organizations responsible for dengue fever control should plan to provide support in materials for controlling the disease, aiming to foster sustainable behaviors for preventing and controlling dengue fever.