The Effectiveness of Smoking Prevention Program Utilizing Behavioral Theory in Conjunction with Social Support among Middle School Students in Ban Phai District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This Quasi-experimental Research aims to study the results of the smoking prevention program by applying the theory of planned behavior together with social support to change behavior. To prevent smoking among the sample students. They were first year secondary school students in the academic year 2023, purposive sampling, 120 students from 2 secondary schools in Ban Phai District. Khon Kaen Province Divide the sample into 2 groups of 60 people each experimental group (n=60) and a control group (n=60). The experimental group participated in a smoking prevention program. which includes Lecture with slides "Blame, harm and dangers of cigarettes", viewing video clips, sports advertisements, role models who used to smoke cigarettes and e-cigarettes and successfully quit. Smoking prevention manual and experience exchange by receiving social support from the researcher to provide knowledge and encouragement from fellow teachers and parents. The control group received health education in schools for a period of 12 weeks. Data were collected using questionnaires. Demographic characteristics were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Compare the differences Score average Analyzed with Paired t-test and Independent t-test statistics at a significance level of 0.05

            The results of the study found that after the experiment, the experimental group had a difference in mean scores and mean scores. of scores on knowledge about punishment The dangers of smoking Attitudes regarding perceived benefits of not smoking, perceived behavioral control in practicing smoking prevention. Increased from before the experiment with statistical significance of 0.05 It has been shown that a smoking prevention program using the theory of planned behavior combined with social support is effective in preventing smoking. Therefore, the program should be expanded to cover the target group of students. and other areas with a similar context      

Conclusion: This program is effective in preventing smoking. Can be applied to target groups with similar characteristics.