The Application of MORLAM Local Wisdom on Aedes – borne Disease Prevention in ChuenChomsubdistrict, Lao Dok Mai District, Mahasarakham Province

Abstract

The objective of this quasi experimental research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of MORLAM local wisdom (a northeastern-style singer) on Aedes–borne disease prevention in ChuenChom Sub-district, Lao Dok Mai District, Maha Sarakham Province. The sample was divided into two groups, consisted of experimental group and comparative group (75 people per group). The experimental group was applied by 6 activies of the MORLAM local wisdom on Aedes–borne disease prevention for 12 weeks. Pre-test and post-test were used the same instruments in both groups. The research instruments were questionnaires and HI CI and BI Aedes survey form. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t - test independent and Paired samples t – test with 0.05 level. The results showed that the experimental group’s learning outcome post-test score on knowledge, attitude, and disease protecting behavior was significantly higher than the pre-test and comparative group scores at the 0.05 level. Moreover, the average of HI, CI and BI in post-test of the experimental group were decresed. HI CI and BI were 3.99, 0 and 4.26, respectively. In conclusion, the application of MORLAM local wisdom on Aedes–borne disease prevention can be used for learning together of people in communities. This program can be increased good attitudes and improved protecting behavior for prevent vector-borne disease.