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Item 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.thThis 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.Item Development of a Community-based Pre-hospital Care Management Model for Emergency Volunteers(2011) Taweewun Chaleekrua; Supavan Phlainoi; Pragai Jirojanakul; Adisak PlitponkarnpimUsing Community Action Research (CAR), this study constructed a model for community-based pre- hospital care management for emergency volunteers (EVs). The study was conducted in three phases: exploration of the community context including a needs assessment; capacity building and evaluation of the management of EVs; and evaluation of the previous two phases. There were 126 participants in the study who provided data through group interviews, in-depth interviews, workshops, forums and from lessons learned. Data analysis was conducted by content analysis, free-list analysis, concurrent analysis, and mean difference methods. Findings were as follows: (1) people in a remote rural community practiced reciprocity in pre-hospital care within a hybrid of functional and interpretive management paradigms and in doing so took the major responsibility to organize and manage a system to respond to emergencies that includes informal organization, flexible rules, communications, and budgeting, but with some support from government; (2) the management of emergency volunteers was within a Hybrid model composed of the functional and interpretive paradigms and this affected recruitment and retention of emergency volunteers; and (3) evaluation of emergency volunteers depended on the paradigm with evaluation in the functional paradigm depending on a quantitative approach but in the interpretive approach it depended on qualitative methods. Results also showed that the Hybrid model was effective for managing emergency volunteers, and built self-confidence among the participants. This model can be used in similar remote rural areas with policy to be formulated for the management of emergency volunteers.Item 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.comThis 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.Item Expectancy on Being Older Persons and Self-Preparation for Old Age in Middle-Adults: Bang Phlad, Bangkok Metropolis(Graphicsite, 2023-06-26) Pragai Jirojanakul; Nipa Leesukol; Renu Kwanyuen; Wanpen KaewpanThe purposes of this study were to assess the level of expectancy on being older persons and of the self-preparation for old age in middle-aged adults (ages between 35-60 years); and to estimate an equation to predict the self-preparation of middle-aged adults from the demographic factors and the expectancy on being older persons. The sample of 400 persons were recruited from middle-aged adults who were qualified with the predetermined criteria, using multi-stage random sampling technique. Data was collected using the questionnaire, developed by the researchers, consisted of 3 sections: the personal data, the expectancy on being older persons and the self-preparation for old age. The CVIs of sections 2 and 3 of the questionnaire were 0.97 and 1.0 with reliabilities of 0.92 and 0.93 respectively. It was found that the expectancy of the sample on being older persons in general was at a high level (Mean 4.07, S.D. 0.66) and the self-preparation for old age in general was also at a high level (Mean 4.00, S.D. 0.55). The variables, which were analyzed using chi-square tests and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation test and found significantly associated with the self-preparation for old age, were later included to formulate a prediction equation of the dependent variable. The Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed the equation that best predicted the self-preparation for old age, with the Coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.467 (R=.685). The equation included independent variables as follows: the expectancy on being older persons on spiritual and physical aspects, working for government/state enterprise/private company, practicing Buddhism, and having education at vocational certificate or higher levels. The implications of research findings and recommendations for future practice were discussed.