The effectiveness of health education program preventing back pain of students in Diplomatic program of Public Health (Dental Public Health) at Sirindhorn College of Public Health, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

           This Quasi-Experimental Research was studied the effectiveness of health education program preventing back pain of students in Diplomatic program of Public Health (Dental Public Health) at Sirindhorn College of Public Health Khon Kaen Province. The data was collected from 52 second-year-students in 2011 of Dental Public Health Program ,and then analyzed by using descriptive statistical method, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum value , maximum value and paired t-test.

          The results showed that the program was not effective enough to change their behavior and to apply their comprehensions in practical way. To improve and develop for the further success, the program should be analyzed to acquire the essential issues that were neglected. The researchers and students should discuss in smaller groups to ensure that everyone realizes how important it is. In addition, the program should include the case from people experienced the backache. For convinced success, the study should collect more data and keep motivating on the students about the program when they work at their field practically.