Thai Journal of Public Health and Health Sciences

The Situation of Educational Management for Promoting Understanding and Positive Youth Development Among Lower Secondary Students at Maelanoi Daroonsik School, Mae Hong Son Province

Tanatnari Sarobol — 2025-10-15

This research is mixed-method research, both quantitative and qualitative, to study the situation related to educational management to promote understanding of positive adolescent development at the lower secondary level, Maelanoi Daroonsik School, Mae Hong Son Province. The quantitative research had a sample group of 352 students in grades 1–3. The qualitative study had key informants, including teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Quantitative statistics were used, including arithmetic mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage. The qualitative data analysis used content analysis. The quantitative research results found that the overall picture of adolescent development had an average score of positive adolescent development that increased according to grade level. M.1: average 2.47, M.2: average 2.89, M.3: average 3.23. The qualitative research results found that (1) schools have the potential to organize activities that promote student development in the dimensions, especially by using local activities and building relationships with the community. (2) The “7C–Maela Youth Positive Development Model,” which consists of 7 components: Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Caring, Contribution, and Critical Consciousness, can be appropriately applied to school contexts and activities. (3) The results of the evaluation of the model found that students had positive development in all components, especially learning abilities, communication, and critical thinking.

Study of Antioxidant Activity and Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Herbal Extracts of Thai Traditional Medicine Formulas of Mor Chit Bunluang Wang Wiset District, Trang Province

Jadsada Udompittayason — 2025-10-15

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Symptoms often include polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, and glycosuria. This study investigated the antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects of a traditional Thai herbal formula used by a local herbalist to treat diabetes for over 20 years. The formula consists of seven herbs: 1 .Piper sarmentosum Roxb. 2. Lagerstroemia speciosa Pers. 3. Pluchea indica (L.) Less. 4. Zea mays (L). 5. Caryota mitis Lour. 6. Scoparia dulcis (L.) and 7. Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J.Sm. Both aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the formula were evaluated for their antioxidant activity using the DPPH assay and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. The results showed that both extracts exhibited significant antioxidant activity, with the aqueous extract demonstrating a slightly higher IC₅₀ value, 10.31 ± 0.01 μg/ml, compared to the ethanolic extract, 16.71 ± 0.01 μg/ml. Similarly, both extracts significantly inhibited α-glucosidase activity, with the aqueous extract showing an IC₅₀ value of 79.17 ± 0.01 μg/ml and the ethanolic extract showing an IC₅₀ value of 70.32 ± 0.94 μg/ml. These findings suggest that the traditional Thai herbal formula possesses potent antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory properties, supporting its potential as a functional food or nutraceutical for diabetes management. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and to evaluate the formula's efficacy and safety in clinical settings.

A Study on Compilation of Ya Dong in Thai Traditional Medicine Textbooks

Kritsada Srihomtree — 2025-10-15

The purpose of this qualitative study is to gather knowledge about herbal liquors, as described in 17 Thai Traditional Medicine textbooks, encompassing their definitions, properties, components, and ingredients.

The study results found that 1) the definition of pickled medicine is medicine prepared by soaking, fermenting, or pickling the ingredients in a liquid such as tap water or liquor, and then pouring the water to drink. 2) Properties of pickled medicine form 196 recipes were discovered can be separated into two categories: 182 recipes for treating illnesses and 14 recipes for tonics. 3) The ingredients of the pickled medicine consist of 468 items, consisting of 410 medicinal plants, 34 animal parts, 24 elementals, and the vehicle for pickling medicine, consisting of 16 single vehicles and 11 sets of 2-7 different types of liquids mixed. The study's findings suggest that Ya Dong is a type of traditional Thai medicine preparation that emphasizes the use of medicine to treat disease and promote health. However, the information obtained from this study will serve as an important knowledge base for the development and further development of products in the future.

Study of Costs, Items, and Amount of Household Leftover Medicines in Patients with Chronic Diseases: Area of Responsibility of Ruamjai Wang Thong Primary Care Unit, Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok Province

Piyatida Thikantha — 2025-10-15

The objective of this research was to study costs, items, and the amount of household leftover medicines in patients with chronic diseases: Area of responsibility of Ruamjai Wang Thong Primary Care Unit, Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. A sample of 273 people was sampled in November-December 2023. The research instrument consisted of a two-part questionnaire, comprising Part 1: General information questionnaire and Part 2: Questionnaire on the value, items, and amount of household leftover medicines in patients with chronic disease.

The results of the quality evaluation of the whole questionnaire had a validity of 0.86. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Including frequency, mean, and percentage). The results of the study found that the sample group in this study was mostly female 56.4%, being 61 years old or above 36.3%, and 31.1% of the sample group lived in Moo 11, with over half (52.4%) having a primary school education or lower. For healthcare access, Thailand's Universal Coverage Scheme (Gold Card Scheme), 68.9%, nearly half (49.8%) of the sample group had one co-existing disease. The ability to read medication labels was good, with 80.6% of the sample group able to read medication labels. The main reason for leftover medication was patients forgetting to take their medication, accounting for 46.9% of all instances. The sample had leftover Medicines 21 items with a total value of 10,932 baht and an average value of 40.04 baht per patient. Important findings revealed that the top three leftover medicines with the most value were Amlodipine (valued at 3,428 baht), Simvastatin (valued at 1,563 baht) and Losartan (valued at 1,281 baht), respectively. Moreover, it was also found that the top three Items of leftover medicines with the highest amounts were Amlodipine (2,617 tablets), Metformin (2,084 tablets), and Simvastatin (2,084 tablets), respectively.