Student Knowledge, Understanding, Behavior, and Satisfaction Related to Good Manufacturing Practice in Herbal Medicines and Health Products at College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Abstract

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is an essential component in manufacturing, consisting of basic requirements that manufacturers are required to perform and for which they must control. Successful GMP standards assessment requires the appropriate management and implementation of the requirements. This study aimed to 1) examine Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University College of Allied Health Sciences students’ knowledge and understanding of GMP standard, 2) comprehend Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University College of Allied Health Sciences students’ behaviors relative to GMP standards, 3) measure Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University College of Allied Health Sciences students’ levels of satisfaction with GMP standards, and 4) analyze the ability to explain variations in the students’ knowledge/understanding and behaviors towards their satisfaction with GMP standards. This research employed a quantitative approach, using a descriptive analysis to explore the necessary knowledge and understanding and determine averages and percentages and to determine regression coefficients using a multiple regression analysis. The level of statistical significance is typically expressed as a p-value ≤ 0.05. The samples used in the research were 73 students associated with the herbal medicine and health product factory at the College of Allied Health Sciences, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. The tool in this research was a survey. The results showed that students’ levels of knowledge and understanding about GMP standards fell in the middle range, as did their behaviors associated with GMP standards. Moreover, the levels of satisfaction with the GMP standards of the students were at the high level. Thus, knowledge/understanding and behavior cannot explain the students’ satisfaction with GMP standards. Findings in this research provide new knowledge for management, which can serve as a helpful guideline for students in the university, new operators and entrepreneurs in the private sector, and those planning to undergo GMP assessment.