The factors of Health literacy related to liver fluke disease prevention behavior among working-age individuals in Kanthararom District Sisaket Province

Abstract

This study aims to investigate factors related to health knowledge and their association with liver fluke disease prevention behaviors among working-age individuals in Kantararom District, Sisaket Province. The study population consists of working-age individuals aged 15-59 years residing in Kantararom District, Sisaket Province. A systematic random sampling method was employed, with a sample size of 399 individuals. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire. Data analysis included frequency distributions, percentages, means, standard deviations, and Pearson correlation coefficients. The results of the study found that the majority were female, 67.20 percent, were 51-59 years old (43.90%) an average age of 46.03 years, and most had completed primary education and bachelor's degrees (43.10%). Most of them do not have any chronic diseases. Most of the main occupations 71.90% are farmers, average monthly income is less than 3,000 baht(46.90%) are knowledgeable about overall health, have relationships with the behavior to prevent liver fluke disease in the working age population in Kanthararom District, Sisaket Province (r=0.156, p= 0.002), divided into each area Knowledge about prevention of liver fluke disease, self-management Practical aspects regarding liver fluke disease prevention has a relationship with behavior Prevention of liver fluke disease in the working age population In Kanthararom District, Sisaket Province. (r=0.240) (r=0.190) (r=0.157), (p<0.001).

Therefore, to promote appropriate prevention behaviors against liver fluke disease, it is essential to enhance and elevate public health awareness. This will foster suitable preventive practices against liver fluke disease in the future.