FFECTIVENESS OF THE SYSTEM AND MECHANISM FOR REPORTING EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN NONG BUA LAMPHU PROVINCE

Abstract

This study is a quasi-experimental research study. The objective is to develop a system and mechanism for reporting infectious diseases that require epidemiological surveillance in Nong Bua Lamphu Province to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed system and mechanism. Data were collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews between August 5, 2024 and August 16, 2025. Descriptive statistics were analyzed and inferential analysis was performed using Paired t-test statistics.

The study results found that after the trial of the system and mechanism, epidemiologists had higher knowledge scores on the epidemiological communicable disease surveillance system after the trial than before the trial (Mean diff 2.27, 95% CI = 2.54-4.16) with statistical significance at 0.05. Their attitudes towards using the system after the trial were higher than before the trial (Mean diff 3.94, 95% CI = 3.75-5.04) with statistical significance at 0.05. Developing a system and mechanism for reporting communicable diseases requiring epidemiological surveillance enables all levels of stakeholders to access information easily, conveniently, and quickly, and keep abreast of the situation of communicable diseases requiring surveillance in Nong Bua Lamphu Province.

Developing a system and mechanism for reporting infectious diseases requiring epidemiological surveillance enables stakeholders at all levels to easily, conveniently, and quickly access information, keep abreast of the situation of infectious diseases requiring surveillance in Nong Bua Lamphu Province, and establish policies for planning and supporting infectious disease surveillance appropriately based on the local context, as well as reduce morbidity and mortality rates that impact health.