Factors Affecting PM2.5 Dust Protection Behaviors of Residents in Nakhon Phanom Municipality, Nakhon Phanom Province

Abstract

Abstract

Purpose : To study the factors affecting PM2.5 dust protection behaviors and the situation, knowledge, attitudes, and PM2.5 dust protection behaviors of residents in Nakhon Phanom Municipality, Nakhon Phanom Province.

Study design : Descriptive research

Materials and Methods: A total of 323 people aged 15–70 years in the municipal area of ​​Nakhon Phanom City, Nakhon Phanom Province, were recruited. Data were collected using a questionnaire during July 2025. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the percentages, means, and standard deviations. Logistic regression was used to identify factors affecting PM2.5 dust protection behavior.

Main findings: 60.37% of the sample had high knowledge (x̄=7.70, SD=1.71). 59.44% had moderate attitudes (x̄=38.45, SD=3.94). 45.51% had moderate behaviors (x̄=34.36, SD=8.02). Factors affecting PM2.5 prevention behavior among residents in Nakhon Phanom Municipality In Nakhon Phanom Province, a logistic regression analysis using age, income, and family members at risk.

Conclusion and recommendations: Linear relationship analysis revealed that positive attitudes were associated with PM2.5 prevention behaviors, Therefore, promoting positive attitudes among family members at risk (young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with underlying medical conditions) and encouraging them to attend pollution clinics is recommended, as this trend has been shown to increase PM2.5 prevention behaviors.