Nurses and Television as Sources of Information Effecting Behavioral Improvement Regarding Liver Flukes in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

Kaewpitoon, Soraya J; Kaewpitoon, Natthawut; Rujirakul, Ratana; Wakkuwattapong, Parichart; Matrakul, Likit; Tongtawee, Taweesak; Loyd, Ryan A; Norkaew, Jun; Kujapun, Jirawoot; Chavengkun, Wasugree; Ponphimai, Sukanya; Polsripradist, Poowadol; Eksanti, Thawatchai; Phatisena, Tanida

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저자정보: Kaewpitoon, Soraya J (Parasitic Disease Research Unit, Vongchavalitkul University) Kaewpitoon, Natthawut (Parasitic Disease Research Unit, Vongchavalitkul University) Rujirakul, Ratana (Parasitic Disease Research Unit, Vongchavalitkul University) Wakkuwattapong, Parichart (Parasitic Disease Research Unit, Vongchavalitkul University) Matrakul, Likit (Suranaree University of Technology Hospital) Tongtawee, Taweesak (Suranaree University of Technology Hospital) Loyd, Ryan A (Parasitic Disease Research Unit, Vongchavalitkul University) Norkaew, Jun (Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) Kujapun, Jirawoot (Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) Chavengkun, Wasugree (Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) Ponphimai, Sukanya (Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) Polsripradist, Poowadol (Provincial Public Health Office of Nakhon Ratchasima) Eksanti, Thawatchai (Faculty of Public Health, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University) Phatisena, Tanida (Faculty of Public Health, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University)

저널정보: 아시아태평양암예방학회 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP 제17권 제3호

발행연도: 2016.1

수록면: 1,097 - 1,102 (6page)

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Background: Liver fluke infection with Opisthorchis viverrini and its associated cholangiocarcinoma constitute a serious problem in Thailand. Healthy behavior can decrease infection, therefore, the investigation of knowledge, attitude, and practice is need required in high risk areas. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the behavior and perceptions regarding liver fluke. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Chum Phuang district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand during July to November 2015. A total 80 participants who had screened with verbal screening test, stool examination, and ultrasonography, were purposive selected and completed a pre-designed questionnaire (Kruder-Richardon-20=0.80, Cronbach's alpha coefficient=0.82 and 0.79). T-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test were used for analyzed data. Results: The results reveal that O. viverrini infection was 1.25%, and 3 patients had a dilated bile ducts. The participants had a high knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding liver fluke. The education, occupation, and income, were statistical significant to attitude regarding liver fluke. Nurses and television were the main sources of information regarding liver fluke, with statistical significance(p-value <0.05). Knowledge was significantly associated with attitude and practice (p-value<0.05). Conclusions: Participants had good behavior regarding liver fluke. Improvement of knowledge and attitude is influenced to practical change regarding this carcinogenic fluke. In addition, nurse and television are the main information resources for key success in increasing people perception for disease prevention and control in this area.

#Nurses #television #health behavior #liver fluke #Thailand

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