READINESS ASSESSMENT OF ZIKA VIRUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN WANON NIWAT DISTRICT, SAKON NAKHON PROVINCE

Abstract

This Descriptive cross-sectional study research aimed to assess the readiness of surveillance for Zika virus infection. related to input, process, output, and feedback and study of problems and obstacles. Recommendations for the implementation of Zika virus surveillance in Wanon Niwat District, Sakon Nakhon Province.  study in 3 sample groups consisted of executives 20 people, officials appointed to perform Zika surveillance work. In the sub-district health promoting hospital 18 people and the general public aged 18-60 years 356 people. The data were collected by questionnaire in terms of quantity and quality. descriptive statistic was utilized to analyze the data. and content analysis.

            The results of the study in Wanon Niwat District There is a readiness of surveillance for Zika virus infection. In terms of inputs 6 issues, process issues 6 issues, output issues 4 issues, and information reflection 2 issues passed the specified assessment criteria 80.0%, but in the process aspect, resource issues, budget issues, 66.7% not pass the criteria. The support budget is insufficient to support operations throughout the year.

            Wanon Niwat district is readiness of surveillance for Zika virus infection. in terms of input, process, output, and feedback. As a result, there are no more Zika virus cases in the area, budgetary obstacles and public awareness. Budget should be allocated enough to operate throughout the year. for the purpose of support continuous operations and focus on public relations through various media. for the purpose of encourage people's awareness and awareness of the Zika virus infection in the future.