Browsing by Author "Peerayut Rattanaselanon"

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    An Occupational Health Education Program for Thai Farmers Exposed to Chlorpyrifos
    (SAGE Publications Inc., 2018) Peerayut Rattanaselanon; Srirat Lormphongs; Sirirat Chanvaivit; Ikuharu Morioka; Panawat Sanprakhon; P. Rattanaselanon; Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand; email: yut_ph_nu@hotmail.com
    The majority of the farmers in this sample of Thai farmers did not use sufficient self-protective behaviors when using the organophosphate insecticide chlorpyrifos. Most were directly exposed to chlorpyrifos, potentially leading to illnesses. The aim of this study was to improve safety behaviors when using chlorpyrifos by an occupational health education program. A controlled trial (n = 70) of an occupational health education program was undertaken in rural Thailand prior to the occupational health education program. There were no differences in behavior between experimental and control groups. Completion of the program led to a significant improvement in safe working practices and in the amount of the metabolite. However, significant differences were noticed after participating in the occupational health education program on both safety behaviors and the amount of the metabolite 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol present in urine. � 2018 APJPH.
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    Exploring the Association Between Loneliness, Subjective Cognitive Decline, and Quality of Life Among Older Thai Adults: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Method Study
    (SAGE Publications Inc., 2024) Panawat Sanprakhon; Wachira Suriyawong; Orranuch Chusri; Peerayut Rattanaselanon; W. Suriyawong; Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; email: suriyawo@msu.edu
    Examining the rising prevalence of subjective cognitive decline as an early indicator of dementia in adults, this study investigates its complex interaction with loneliness and quality of life in individuals with preclinical dementia. Using a convergent parallel mixed-method approach, we employed Structural Equation Modeling on a cohort of 149 older adults. Qualitative insights were derived from focused group discussions and in-depth semi-structured interviews with a cohort of 23 older adults. Loneliness emerges as a pivotal contributor, exerting a discernible partial indirect effect on quality of life through subjective cognitive decline (indirect effect = _0.145, p =.006). Noteworthy differentials surfaced, with the impact of subjective cognitive decline on quality of life heightened in those with chronic diseases (__2 = 6.139, p =.013). Loneliness, wielding a palpable impact, intricately interlaces with quality of life, the nexus of which is intricately mediated by subjective cognitive decline. © The Author(s) 2024.
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    Usability and Feasibility of the Smart Aged-Care Helper Application for Caregivers of Dependent Elderly Individuals in Suphan Buri, Thailand
    (Asia Pacific Higher Learning Sdn Bhd., Lincoln University College, 2024) Orranuch Chusri; Renu Kwanyuen; Doungnetre Thummakul; Sresuda Wongwiseskul; Natrapee Jaingam; Peerayut Rattanaselanon; R. Kwanyuen; Faculty of Nursing, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, Bang Phlat, 10700, Thailand; email: renu_kwa@dusit.ac.th
    Background: It is widely acknowledged that the engagement of family caregivers and older adults with dependence is important for primary health care centres. Objective: This study will examine the feasibility and usability of the "Ageing Screening Health" application for caregivers of dependent older adults. Methods: The "Aging Screening Health" application was evaluated in two dimensions. Seven experts evaluated the technical quality in the first dimension, while 25 end users evaluated the level of satisfaction in the second dimension. The sample was selected by purposive sampling and consisted of caregivers of older adults in Song Phi Nong District, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand. The research instruments were the "Screening Ageing Health" application, the Applications Capabilities Questionnaire, and the questionnaire on satisfaction of end users. Data analysis was conducted using means and standard deviations. Results: The quality of the "Screening Ageing Health" application for caregivers of older adults with dependence was very good, with a mean score of 96.57 (SD= 3.31), and the users' satisfaction levels were also good, with a mean score of 90.24 (SD= 4.73). Conclusion: The ASH application demonstrated good overall usability and satisfaction, effectively managing health promotion plans to meet the health needs of the elderly in the community. However, village health volunteers with limited health literacy due to cognitive impairment require active planning for future brain training and stimulation. © 2024 Asia Pacific Higher Learning Sdn Bhd., Lincoln University College. All rights reserved.