THE ROLE OF THE VILLAGE COMMITTEE IN THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE COVID - 19 EPIDEMIC IN PANG SILA THONG DISTRICT, KAMPHAENG PHET PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this study was to study the role of the village committee in controlling and preventing the spread of COVID-19. And factors related to the role of the village committee in controlling and preventing the spread of COVID-19 Pang Sila Thong District Kamphaeng Phet Province. This is a cross-sectional survey research. The sample group was the village committee of Pang Sila Thong District consisted of 178 people randomly sampled by landscape randomization method. and collecting data using questionnaires Between 8 - 22 November 2021, the data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. Chi-square analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient the results showed that most of the respondents were male, aged 40-59 years, marital status, graduated lower than a bachelor's degree. have a position in the village committee is a qualified village committee The average monthly income is 5,001-10,000 baht and has a working period of 1-5 years. The role of the village committee in preventing the spread of COVID-19 Pang Sila Thong District Kamphaeng Phet Province Most of them were at a high level, 70.8%, followed by 25.8 percent at a moderate level, and a low level of 3.4 percent. Statistically significant (p-value < 0.05) was the knowledge of COVID-19. And social support the results of this study recommend that the responsible agencies in the area promote training on the prevention and spread of COVID-19. As well as promoting social support by being praised, commended and enhancing morale and create cooperation with people in the community