The Model of Control and Prevention of Liver Fluke Disease Ban Yuat Sub-district, Sangkhom District, Udon Thani Province

Abstract

This action research aimed to study the developing process of the model for control and prevention of liver fluke disease in the community of Ban yuat Sub-District, Sangkhom District, Udon Thani Province. The participants were selected from selection criteria of 75 peoples. Data was collected both quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data was analysis was used by frequency, percentage, mean, standard and Paired Sample t-test. Qualitative data was analysis was used by content. The research found that the development of this model composted of 11 stages: 1) Analysis of the context and situation of liver fluke disease, 2) Workshop, 3) The Health Statute, 4) Draft Health Statute, 5) Improve the draft Health Statute, 6) Annouce used for Health Statute, 7) Training program for volunteer guinea pig liver fluke, 8) Supervision and follow up, 9) Evaluation, 10) Knowledge, 11) Lessons learned for key success factors. The results found that had and everage score of knowledge, role, participation, behavior, operation satisfaction, control and prevention of liver fluke disease increased significantly (p-value<0.001). As a result, the basic model for control and prevention of liver fluke disease in the community is PROTECT Model. In conclusions, the key success factors as a result from three principle is D-H-B 1) Development: D is mean the development, participation and acceptance of process for people involved 2) Harmony: H is mean the harmony and several elements for control and prevention in community. 3) Best Behavior is mean the empowerment for best behavior of people.