Effects of Capacity Building program for Village Health Volunteers for Diabetes screening skills in Ban Sao Hin Health Promoting Hospital's Area Wat Prik Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

          This quasi-experimental research aims to compare the differences in knowledge scores and screening practices for diabetes among village health volunteers before and after participating in a capacity building program. The sample group consisted of 50 individuals selected through a specific purposive sampling method within the group that had not undergone training and had less than 5 years of work experience. The experimental tool utilized was a capacity development program for village health volunteers in screening for diabetes, along with data collection tools in the form of a questionnaire assessing knowledge and practices in diabetes screening. Data analysis encompassed frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and a paired t-test for comparing means within the experimental group before and after program implementation.

          The research findings indicated that, following their participation in the capacity development program, village health volunteers exhibited significantly improved scores in both knowledge and practical skills related to diabetes screening compared to their pre-program scores p<.001   Consequently, the utilization of the capacity development program for village health volunteers in diabetes screening can elevate their knowledge, preparedness, and screening competencies, allowing them to offer accurate guidance to the public. This approach fosters community engagement and empowers communities to adopt self-care practices for preventing chronic non-communicable diseases.