Knowledge Practice and Satisfaction in Iodine Deficiency Prevention of the Population in Phon district, Khon kaen, Thailand

Abstract

          This descriptive study aimed to investigate Iodine deficiency prevention behavior; correlation of knowledge, practice, and satisfaction; of 377 families in Phon district, KhonKaen, Thailand. The tool was questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, average, and Pearson’s correlation. The results were : 1.In term of Iodine deficiency prevention knowledge, the majority of the population (77.1%) got excellent score, whereas 21% got good score.2. In term of Iodine deficiency prevention practice according to the national guideline, most of the population (91.3%) could perform the best, which was categorized as the excellent level. There were 21% of the population could correctly perform at the good level.3. In term of satisfaction on Iodine deficiency preventive service provided by the community health center, almost half of the population (49%) dissatisfied and suggested room for improvement, whereas 36.9% satisfied with the service at good level.4. In term of relationship among knowledge, practice, and satisfaction, there were no relationship between knowledge, satisfaction, or practice. On the other hand, there was a positive relationship (95% confident interval) between satisfaction level and appropriateness of Iodine deficiency prevention practice.