Risk perception Information satisfaction and Self-protection behavior to leptospirosis patients in risk areas at Phu Sing District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

The objective of this study were to assess risk perception, satisfaction with information and prevention behavior of leptospirosis patients in the area in Moo 9 Payom village, Takhianram Sub-district, Phu Sing District, Si Sa Ket Province Data were collected by using questionnaires. The data were collected using a questionnaire with total of 36 samples, people aged between 18-65 years. The study found that the majority of the sample were perceived the risk of leptospirosis and understanding swimming in the rivers and canals in rice fields was most likely to be at risk of leptospirosis. And recognize that leptospirosis is a serious disease sick and need to see a doctor immediately, As for prevention and control, the respondents think that washing their feet with soap and immediately taking a shower after work helps prevent leptospirosis.         

The most widely known sources of information were health volunteers, broadcast tower and public health personnel. The satisfied with the information was good level because the information was useful for daily use and disease prevention behaviors, most of them were wearing long sleeved shirts and long pants in rice fields to prevent scratches. The least practical behavior was wearing boots for farming. Therefore, The self-prevention behavior especially for wearing boots during in the rice field should be emphasizing in order to reduce the risk of leptospirosis in the risk area.