Browsing by Author "Churai Arpaichiraratana"

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    A perception of COVID-19 and self-protection behavior of Thai people in rural communities
    (Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 2023) Churai Arpaichiraratana
    This research was aimed to (1) study the perception of COVID-19 of Thai people in rural communities; (2) compare their perception among sexes and age groups using Q-methodology; and (3) to study their self-protection behaviors and the relationships of their COVID-19 perceptions and self-protection behaviors. The study process comprised (I) three focus group interviews, and (2) the data collection from 64 samples with balanced numbers of sexes and age groups. Three sets of research instruments were used (I) open-ended questions for focus group interview; (2) COVID-19 Perception questionnaire; a Q-sort questions developed by researchers, based on Health Belief Model and the information obtained from focus group interviews; and (3) Self-Protection Behavior questionnaire, a three-level rating scale. The results revealed that COVID-19 perception on five domains of Health Belief Model which obtained highest score were relevant with family e.g., on Perceived severity domain, "If I get COVID-19 my family will be in trouble."; Perceived benefits, "I will do everything for the safety of my family members." It was found that Thai people in rural communities have self-protection behaviors much appropriate in general. Women had higher Self-protection behavior scores than men and people in age-group 60 had highest Self-protection behavior scores. Negative relationships were found between Perceived barriers and Self-protection behaviors in general and two other domains. A conclusion that Thai people in rural communities gave priority to family can be used as the key message on health campaign against COVID-19 and other emerging diseases in the future.
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    A perception of COVID-19 and self-protection behavior of Thai people in rural communities
    (Kasetsart University, 2024) Pragai Jirojanakul; Boonsong Supradith; Churai Arpaichiraratana; Atcharee Chandanachulaka; B. Supradith; Agrarajakumari College of Nursing, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand; email: boonsong.sup@cra.ac.th
    This research was aimed to (1) study the perception of COVID-19 of Thai people in rural communities; (2) compare their perception among sexes and age groups using Q-methodology; and (3) to study their self-protection behaviors and the relationships of their COVID-19 perceptions and self-protection behaviors. The study process comprised (1) three focus group interviews, and (2) the data collection from 64 samples with balanced numbers of sexes and age groups. Three sets of research instruments were used (1) open-ended questions for focus group interview; (2) COVID-19 Perception questionnaire; a Q-sort questions developed by researchers, based on Health Belief Model and the information obtained from focus group interviews; and (3) Self-Protection Behavior questionnaire, a three-level rating scale. The results revealed that COVID-19 perception on five domains of Health Belief Model which obtained highest score were relevant with family e.g., on Perceived severity domain, ÒIf I get COVID-19 my family will be in trouble.Ó; Perceived benefits, ÒI will do everything for the safety of my family members.Ó It was found that Thai people in rural communities have self-protection behaviors much appropriate in general. Women had higher Self-protection behavior scores than men and people in age-group > 60 had highest Self-protection behavior scores. Negative relationships were found between Perceived barriers and Self-protection behaviors in general and two other domains. A conclusion that Thai people in rural communities gave priority to family can be used as the key message on health campaign against COVID-19 and other emerging diseases in the future. © 2024 Kasetsart University.
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    Evaluation of the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program, Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, in Academic Year 2015 (Revised edition B.E. 2555)
    (Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University, 2019) Manasaporn Vitoonmetha; Pragai Jirojanakul; Churai Arpaichiraratana; M. Vitoonmetha; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand; email: manasapornv@gmail.com
    This study aimed to evaluate the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program (Revised edition B.E. 2555) of Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, in Academic Year 2015 by CIPP Model. The sample was 431 participants who were 10 administrators of health centers, 45 instructors and 376 nursing students from Year 1 to Year 4. A research instrument was a questionnaire which asked for five sets of questions: 1) a set of questions for a seminar of graduate employers regarding graduates� qualifications, 2) a context assessment of the curriculum, 3) an input assessment, 4) a process assessment of curriculum implementation and 5) an output assessment. Data was analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings were as follows. First, a context assessment of the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program (Revised edition B.E. 2555) of Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, found that graduates� qualifications according to all six learning outcomes specified by Thailand Qualification Framework (TQF) reached a good level. The appropriateness of curriculum philosophy and objectives earned the highest average score (x = 4.59-4.65). Second, an input assessment found that a curriculum structure had a high mean score (x = 4.41-4.72). An average score of teaching facilities was at a moderate to high level (x = 3.19-3.62). An assessment of building and learning facilities had a high mean score (x = 3.87-4.08) while other services provided by relevant units had a moderate to high average score (x = 3.08-3.61). Additionally, an input assessment regarding instructors found that 75% of lecturers earned a master�s degree qualification and had teaching experience for 10 years and above. Students chose to study nursing science program because of employment after graduation while 75% of students had financial support from a government�s Student Loan Fund. Third, a process assessment revealed that teaching and curriculum management had a high average score (x = 4.43). Fourth, regarding learning achievement as an output assessment, 91.09% of nursing students had accumulated grade point average (GPAs) between 2.50-3.00. They also represented nursing student and graduate competencies specified by Thailand�s TQF at a high level (x = 4.40). � 2019, Research and Development Institute Suan Dusit University. All rights reserved.