THE FACTORS RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVENTION MEASURES FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 IN SOI SURAO COMMUNITY RATCHATHEWI DISTRICT BANGKOK METROPOLIS

Abstract

The purpose of this research were to study the implementation of prevention measures for coronavirus disease 2019and the factors related to the implementation of prevention measures for coronavirus disease 2019 of the people in Soi Surao Community, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok Metropolis. Cross-sectional survey research was employed. The samples comprised 161 people representing households in Soi Surao Community, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok Metropolis. The questionnaires were used for data collection during 8^th - 22^nd November 2021. The data were then analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi – square analysis, and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient statistics. The findings of the study showed the sample was female for 57.1%, Aged between 20-39, which was the same as 30-39 years old, accounting for 28.0%, with the lowest age being 20 years and the highest age 65 years. the implementation of prevention measures for coronavirus disease 2019 was indicated at a high level accounted for 64.6%, followed by a moderate level accounted for 35.4%, respectively, but a low level was not found. The statistically significant (p-value < 0.05) related factors to people’s implementation of   prevention measures for coronavirus disease 2019 included age, education level, and knowledge on the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019.The results of this study suggested that public health officials in the community should communicate, understand, and campaign for the implementation of prevention measures for coronavirus disease 2019, especially knowledge on the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 in older to encourage people to have knowledge and understanding of prevention and cooperation in complying disease prevention measures.