Udon Thani Province Research Articles

Predicting Factors of Tuberculosis Preventive Behaviors in Community Among Village Health Volunteers, Udon Thani Province

This study uses a predictive correlational research design. This study aims to analyze the predictability of three common factors: training experience, health literacy, and perception of self-efficacy in tuberculosis (TB) prevention on prevention behaviors in the community of the village health volunteers (VHVs). The samples were obtained from the convenience sampling method. The sample size was determined using the power analysis method and qualified according to the inclusion criteria for a total of 100 people. Data were collected using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The study revealed that all three factors could predict TB prevention behaviors in the community VHVs in Udon Thani province by 8.8% (R2 = .088, F(3) = 3.070). Only one variable was able to predict TB prevention behavior in the community with statistical significance. Factors of self-efficacy in TB prevention were statistically predictive of TB prevention behavior in the community (β = .244, p < .05). The findings suggest that government officials involved in the development of VHVs’ capacity should encourage VHVs to recognize their potential and competence in TB prevention, as well as develop health literacy on TB prevention, support TB surveillance training policies, prevention, and control.

Mapping of crop types in 1989, 1999, 2009 and 2019 to assess major land cover trends of the Udon Thani Province, Thailand

Crop production and productivity monitoring play a crucial role for food security and livelihoods, international trade and sustainable agricultural practices. Earth Observation (EO) data provides high spectral, spatial and temporal data for various agricultural applications. However, mapping and monitoring small crop fields and complex landscapes are still challenging, in particular when attempting to trace the historical evolution of land use changes. To address this issue, a study was set up in the Udon Thani Province of Thailand, with small agricultural parcels and highly fragmented landscapes, covering an area of approximately 11,000 km2. Three decades of crop type dynamics were monitored and assessed using different combinations of multi-temporal Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Landsat data and the random forest (RF) classifier. The combined multi-temporal EO datasets proved the most efficient for mapping crop types. Classification results achieved overall accuracy (OA) of 87.9%, 88.1%, 84.8% and 92.6% for the four base-years 1989, 1999, 2009 and 2019, respectively. Thanks to the availability of high-quality reference labels, the crop type map of 2019 showed the highest overall and class-specific accuracies. The 2019 classification model separated many crop classes well, especially sugarcane, cassava, rice and para rubber. On the contrary, for 1989, 1999 and 2009 drops in accuracy had to be accepted, as direct field reference observations were unavailable and reference information had to be sourced through photo-interpretation or trimming approaches. Overall, however, the RF method together with multi-temporal EO satellite data from multiple platforms showed high potential and excellent efficiency in crop type classification in complex landscapes. The most dominant classes of crop types for the four base-years were rice, sugarcane, and cassava, respectively. Land cover changes indicated that transitions of 1,529 km2 (14%) occurred between 1989 and 1999, mainly as increase in sugarcane and rice areas. From 1999 to 2009, significant land changes were observed covering 2,340 km2 (21%), primarily as increased cassava and para rubber cultivation. During the most recent period 2009 to 2019, an additional 3,414 km2 (31%) were transformed, mainly through the expansion of para rubber and sugarcane plantations. The main drivers for the observed land use changes in the three decades were commodity prices and agricultural policies. The cost-efficiently derived results provide valuable information to inform land use management decisions of policymakers and other stakeholders, including the consideration of environmental aspects.

Correction to: Knowledge of Care and Service Mind Behavior among Caregivers for the Elderly in Urban Areas of Udon Thani Province, Thailand

The author has informed the editor to correct the name and lastname of Prasert Assantachai in the article as follow: Incorrect name and lastname in the article: Name: Arkhom Lastname: Boonlert Correct name and lastname: Name: Arkhom Lastname: Bunloet

Development of historical and cultural tourism areas for the competitive business of U-don Thani Province

Competitive position in business activities is one of the challenges in the current competitive business market. Particularly, competitive position in U-don Thani Province, Thailand is not easy to achieve. To promote competitive business in in U-don Thani Province, this study proposed historical and cultural tourism. The objective of this study is to examine the role of historical and cultural tourism to gain competitive business position. This study used questionnaire for data collection from various business owners in U-don Thani Province, Thailand. Results of the study obtained with the help of Partial Least Square (PLS), a statistical tool to analyze the primary data. It is found that, competitive business position can be attained with the help of historical and cultural tourism activities. The promotion of historical and cultural tourism can enhance the business activities in U-don Thani Province, Thailand.

Development of historical and cultural tourism areas for the competitive business of U-don Thani Province

Competitive position in business activities is one of the challenges in the current competitive business market. Particularly, competitive position in U-don Thani Province, Thailand is not easy to achieve. To promote competitive business in in U-don Thani Province, this study proposed historical and cultural tourism. The objective of this study is to examine the role of historical and cultural tourism to gain competitive business position. This study used questionnaire for data collection from various business owners in U-don Thani Province, Thailand. Results of the study obtained with the help of Partial Least Square (PLS), a statistical tool to analyze the primary data. It is found that, competitive business position can be attained with the help of historical and cultural tourism activities. The promotion of historical and cultural tourism can enhance the business activities in U-don Thani Province, Thailand.

Innovation Applying for Improving the Community Quality of Life-based the New Theory of Khok Nong Na Model in Udon Thani Province, Thailand

The situation facing countries around the world is recognized as having a profound impact on the well-being of the population. Thailand's agricultural problem is a problem that causes farmers to lack a place to eat, struggle to work in large quantities, be in debt, can't rely on themselves to do less, because of monocropping, no innovation application, no productivity. Enough to improve the quality of life. For this reason, the genius of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave a new theory on small-scale management, emphasizing sustainable self-sufficiency through proper farm management. To be able to support themselves, earn income, and food for consumption is a sustainable farming practice. So, this research is objective; (1) To study the application of innovation to improve the quality of life in the community according to The new theory of the Khok Nong Na model. (2) To study the factors influencing the application of innovation to improve the quality of life in the community according to the new theory of the Khok Nong Na model. (3) To study the development guidelines for the application of innovation to improve the quality of life in the community according to the new theory of the Khok Nong Na model. This research was held in Udon Thani Province. The sample group answered the questionnaire 400 people and interviewed 10 people. Quantitative data using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis data from in-depth interviews using content analysis methods.

THE INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY IN THAILAND’S NORTHEASTERN REGION PROVINCES

The goal of this study is to explore the innovative approach to Sufficiency Economy at a household level. The data was collected by the use of questionnaires with 2,000 respondents as well as the interviews with community leaders from 54 Sufficiency Economy model villages in 5 provinces (Udon Thani Province, Nong Bua Lam Phu Province, Nong Khai Province, Bueng Kan Province, and Loei Province). The research findings revealed that the local people had faith in the leaders who devoted their time, money, and intelligence to the development of local communities. In other words, the community leaders should be the role-models of success for their people. With regards to the application of the Sufficiency Economy philosophy, saving money was the most applicable method at the household level, while working part-time was the least applicable method. Self-sufficient living was mentally learned and practiced the most, but it was economically learned and practiced the least. Moreover, it was suggested that “E-San (Northeastern)” family structure should integrate the older people’s way of life with the younger generations’ lifestyle in order to promote a sufficient and sustainable way of living. Accordingly, the model of “Great Leaders, Six Directions of Sufficient Way of Living” was formulated. The directions included 1) having a good mindset, 2) understanding the nature and the environment, 3) reducing expenses, 4) supporting each other, 5) having empathy, and 6) saving money.

A survey of parasites in freshwater fishes from Nong Han wetland, Udon Thani Province, Thailand.

The diversity of fish parasites from freshwater fishes collected from the Nong Han wetland (Udon Thani Province, Thailand) was studied by visually examining 22 freshwater fish species (253 samples) from 19 genera for external and internal parasites. A majority of fishes in the Nong Han wetland were infected by parasites (75.89%). Twenty fish species (75.89%) were infected with a total of 29 species of parasites. These included 9 species of monogeneans, 5 crustaceans, 5 acanthocephalans, 4 nematodes, 3 digeneans, and 3 species of cestodes. Cyclocheilichthys apogon had the most diverse parasite community (8 species). Seasons affected the prevalence and mean intensity of parasitic infection; the prevalence was highest during the rainy (85.54%) and winter (84.75%) seasons, and lower during the summer (63.96%) season. Fish diversity and parasite diversity exhibited a positive correlation relationship. In the light of declining fish populations in the Nong Han wetland, this study may provide critical information for the sustainable management of this wetland. Furthermore, some of the identified fish parasites can be harmful to humans if fish is eaten raw or improperly cooked, as is the tradition in northeastern Thailand, so our findings may bear relevance for public health workers as well.

Self assessment report of upper elementary school students on access to their 1st cigarette at Ban Dung District, Udon Thani Province, 2019

Self assessment report of upper elementary school students on access to their 1st cigarette at Ban Dung District, Udon Thani Province, 2019

Comparison of Surgical Outcomes between Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery for Hysterectomy and Conventional Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Objective: To compare surgical outcomes between transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for hysterectomy (vNOTESH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for the benign uterine diseases. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of electronic medical records of women that underwent vNOTESH between January 2019 and June 2020 (n=33) and TLH between June 2017 and August 2019 (n=33) in Bangkok Hospital Udon, Udonthani Province, Thailand was carried out. Measurement outcomes included operative time, estimated blood loss, intra- and post- operative complications, and post-operative pain assessment. Results: One woman of the TLH group was excluded from the study because of severe adhesion. The mean age and BMI were not significantly different between the groups. There was no intra-operative complication in both groups. A median operative time was significantly shorter in the vNOTESH at 73 minutes (30 to 260 minutes than in the TLH at 140 minutes (75 to 296minutes), p<0.0001]. Post-operative pain scores were significantly less in the vNOTESH than in the TLH. In addition, the number of women who needed the added analgesics were significantly less in the vNOTESH than the TLH groups at 6.1% versus 46.9% (p=0.001), respectively. However, the amount of blood loss and post-operative complication were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion: The present retrospective study demonstrated that the vNOTES is a feasible and safe procedure for hysterectomy in experienced hands and well-selected cases. This new technique is superior not only in taking less operative time and in achieving less postoperative pain, but also from the cosmetic aspect. Hence, it may be an alternative method for hysterectomy of the benign uterine diseases in the future. Keywords: Hysterectomy; Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES); Surgical outcomes; Total laparoscopic hysterectomy

Development of Decision-Making Support Tools for Future Reservoir Management Under Climate and Land Cover Variability: a Case Study

The effects of climate change have been already experienced globally. The uncertainties of climate and land cover changes in the watershed above the reservoir have direct impacts on the inflow into the reservoir and the water resource management that uses reservoir rule curves. This study aims to assess the impacts of climate and land cover changes on the inflow into the Huai Luang Reservoir, Udonthani province during the period of 2018-2067 by using the simulation of two climate scenarios with the data from the PRECIS model under the emission conditions of B2. The prediction of future inflow has used the InVEST model. The improvement of the reservoir rule curves has used the Cultural Algorithm (CA) technique connected with the reservoir system simulation model. Monthly inflow data flowing into the reservoir from the past 33 years has been used to synthesize 1,000 events in order to evaluate the efficiency of the new obtained reservoir rule curves. Therefore, the data results of water shortage and excess water discharge situation have been illustrated in form of frequency, magnitude, duration of events, average amount of water, and maximum amount of water. The results have showed that average rainfall and temperature have tended to increase. The optimal reservoir rule curves improved by the CA technique can effectively reduce the frequency of water shortage situations and the one of the excess water discharge occurring during inflow changes in normal situation, and future situation under emission scenario B2.

Improvement of a hot water producing system in a chili sauce

In Udon Thani Province (Thailand), Mahachai Food is a small-sized food processor that manufactures and distributes chili sauce to the local market. The manufacturer is faced with various problems in its production facility. A significant problem was in its hot water system. The system required workers to transfer hot water by buckets. Also, its energy costs were quite high. Thus, this research aims to upgrade the manufacturer’s hot water production system. In doing so, the investigator designed vessels and LPG stoves that preheated the water by solar flat plate collectors and implemented a water transfer system using a pipe system. The results are as follows: 1) Water transfer required only one-third of the original time. This reduced the need for workers from four persons to just one. It also helped increase safety in the workplace since the potential of human exposure to hot water was greatly reduced. 2) The efficiency of the hot water producing system was increased. 3) The cost of energy-producing hot water was reduced.

The model of religious education management of monks in Udon Thani province

The purposes of this research were 1) to study religious education management of monks in Buddhism, 2) to studyreligious education management of monks in Udon Thani Province, and 3) to propose the model of religious educationmanagement of monks in Udon Thani Province. This research was qualitative research. The data were collected from primarysources and secondary sources and interview. The descriptive analysis was used to analyze. Results found that for religiouseducation management of monks in Buddhism, it aimed to Sikkha (the threefold learning) in the Buddha era. Buddha’s doctrinewas said that it was the principle of the conduct and Buddhism dissemination. Later, it was divided into Gantha-dhura (burdenof study) and Vipassana-dhura (burden of insight development). Since Buddhism has been spread to Thailand, religious educationmanagement of monks has evolved respectively to the present. Religious education management was divided into Dhammadivision, Pali division and general education division. Religious education management of monks in Udon Thani province couldbe divided into three divisions 1) Dhamma Studies consisting of Dhamma curriculum and Dhamma studies, Sunday Buddhismcurriculum, 2) Pali division consisting of Pali curriculum and Pali studies. The measurement and evaluation are in accordancewith the Sanam Luang national Dhamma studies-Pali studies. 3) Phrapariyattidhamma general education division. Thecurriculum is in accordance with Ministry of Education. The model of religious education management of monks in Udon Thaniprovince, Dhamma division and Pali division should have a short curriculum for monks and lay people. Teaching should betaught through online. The measurement and evaluation should have retest for Dhamma, and general education division shouldorganize curriculum for lay people to learn in the class. Vocational curriculum should be provided. Teachers should be appointedas regular instructor and provided welfare, and supported scholarship for higher education.

Examining the Use of Serious Games for Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Risks in Thailand

This paper presents the ‘Kin Dee You Dee’ (Thai for ‘Eat well, live well’) toolkit, which comprises three sets of serious games aimed at facilitating discussions and transformative learning on resilience to urban low-income communities. The first stage of the toolkit creates awareness of key concepts related to resilience, the second stage allows participants to map individual and community assets and identify risks associated with them, and the final stage encourages participants to reflect upon potential threats and to create a strategic plan in response. The study examines the toolkit’s potential in increasing meaningful community engagement and participation, and enhancing disaster risk awareness through the application of the toolkit in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region and Udon Thani province, which are areas that are highly exposed to climate risks. This paper presents the concepts, development and application of the ‘Kin Dee You Dee’ toolkit, concluding that it is a useful tool that can allow policymakers and other involved stakeholders in city development projects to engage with communities and increase risk awareness.

Maintaining Ethnicity and Social Networks: Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance, Performing Arts of the Chinese Ethnic Group in Udonthani Province

The research titled “Maintaining Ethnicity and Social Networks: Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance Performing Arts of the Chinese Ethnic Group in Udonthani Province” was qualitative research that emphasized on investigated and collected data from the field study, document, and related research and presented in descriptive analysis, particularly at Thung Si Muang Annual Festival in 2018. The objectives of the study consisted of three criteria: 1) to study of the development of the Chinese ethnic group in Udonthani, 2) to analyze the role of the Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance Performing Arts in maintaining ethnicity and social network of Chinese ethnic group in Udonthani, and 3) to analyze how the culture of Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance Performing Arts helped created social group between Chinese ethnic group and the local people in Udonthani. The study results found that the Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance was part of the ritual at Chao Pu-Ya shrine. The Chinese ethnic group worked together on the ceremony by holding the Chinese Opera to show the belief and faith of traditional Chinese culture and to gather all Chinese together to maintain their ethnicity and create social networks with one another. Chinese Operas were held annually in Thung Si Muang, Udonthani province, Thailand, and had adapted the Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance to be more spectacular and fit in with social contexts in Udonthani. The dance was promoted to be one of the provincial identities and played an important role in tourism in Udonthani. Thus, the Engkor Lorgow, Lion, Dragon Dance has been a ritual that helped assemble and created social networks between the Chinese ethnic group and other ethnic groups in Udonthani province.

Prevalence of microalbuminuria in Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Northeastern Thailand

An association between urinary albumin excretion and an increased incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has already been demonstrated. However, the prevalence of microalbuminuria (MA) in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) Thai patients, especially in the northeastern part of Thailand, has not been reported. We, therefore, aimed to conduct a cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence of urinary albumin excretion in T2DM patients at Nong Wua Saw Hospital, Udon Thani Province, Thailand. A total of 1,025 T2DM patients were enrolled in this study. Spot morning urine samples were screened for elevated urinary albumin excretion (UAE). Positive UAE screening tests were further analyzed for a quantitative measurement of albuminuria. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of the population age was 61.35 ± 10.97 years. The overall prevalence of albuminuria was 33%. The prevalence of macroalbuminuria and MA was 33.3% and 38%, respectively. The demographic profiles and MA showed that T2DM patients at an age>60 years old were found with MA more frequently than those at an age ≤60 years old by up to 1.5-fold (p-value=0.001, OR (95% CI)=1.53 (1.19-1.97)). Moreover, female patients with DM had a higher level of MA than male patients (p-value=0.002, OR (95% CI)=0.67 (0.51-0.88)). The present study showed that the prevalence of MA among T2DM patients was 38%. Age and gender were risk factors for the development of MA. Early detection and awareness of these factors can improve patient prognosis and reduce the burden of overt DM nephropathy in future studies.

Participation in Community-Based Road Safety Program Associated with Motorcycle Helmet Use in Udon Thani Province, Thailand

Background: Road traffic fatalities remain a significant cause of premature death in Thailand, with motorcycleriders comprising the largest proportion of deaths. Helmet use improves road safety outcomes; therefore, itis important to understand how to improve helmet use. The purpose of this study was to determine whethercommunity participation in road safety meetings was associated with helmet use and to identify other factorsassociated with self-reported helmet use.Objective: To determine the participation in community-based road safety program associated withmotorcycle helmet use in Udon Thani Province, ThailandMethod: Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze the association between self-reportedparticipation in community meetings about road safety and other factors with self-reported helmet usebehaviors among 2,474 motorcycle riders (55.4% female, aged 53.4 ± 12.3 years) in PrachaksinlapakhomDistrict, Udon Thani province, Thailand.Results: Regular participation in community road safety meetings (ORadj.=1.61; 95% CI=1.24 to 2.08,p-value <0.001) was associated with increased self-reported helmet usage. Risk factors for non-complianceincluded being female (ORadj.=0.64; 95%CI=0.53 to 0.77, p-value <0.001), elderly (i.e., ?60 years old)(ORadj.=0.65; 95%CI=0.54 to 0.79, p-value <0.001), and smoking (ORadj.=0.79; 95%CI=0.62 to 0.97,p-value = 0.029).Conclusions: Regular community participation was associated with increased self-reported helmet usageafter adjusting for other factors. Further research should assess whether helmet use outcomes improvedfollowing participation in community road safety activities.

Artefacts from Ban Chiang, Thailand: pottery with hematite-red geometric patterns

Abstract Ban Chiang () is an extensively studied archeological site in Northeast Thailand, Udon Thani Province, which became a UNESCO world heritage in 1992. Depending on their production period ceramic artefacts show characteristic patterns at the surface which may be interpreted as iconographic motifs for the site. Two ceramic samples, excavated in 2003, from different periods were re-investigated, previously studied by Tanthanuch W., Pattanasiriwisawa W., Somphon W., Srilomsak S. Synchrotron studies of Ban Chiang ancient pottery. Suranaree J. Sci Technol. 2011, 18, 15–28 who focussed on thermal firing and redox-conditions. Shards selected for this study were sample 5412-S6E15 dated from Bronze Age (ca. 1000–300 BC) with yellow-brown, paint-free surface and a younger sample 8027 from Iron Age (ca. 300 BC–200 AD) with red painted design carrying pictorial patterns typical for the Ban Chiang ceramics. The surface material and colour of both shards was studied in detail using optical reflectance, FTIR spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction. Thin sections were used to determine the thickness of the red paint and the elemental composition of the surface using an electron microprobe. Chemical composition of sample 5412-S6E15 consists as oxides of elements mainly of SiO2 and Al2O3 (representing ca. 59 and 20 wt. %) and that of the red colour of the youngest sample 8027 consists mainly of SiO2, Al2O3 and Fe2O3 (representing ca. 52, 13 and 13 wt. %), the average composition adjacent to the red painted area has ca. 72 wt. % SiO2, ca. 10 wt. % Al2O3 and only 2 wt. % Fe2O3. X-ray powder diffraction, FTIR spectroscopy and optical reflectance measurements confirm hematite in the mineralogical composition of the red pigment of shard 8027.

The Spatio-Temporal Pattern of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand During 2008 – 2017

Background: Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a major problem in public health of the world and in tropical area especially Africa and South-East Asia. An endemic area of DHF in Thailand has begun since DHF in Khon Kaen province increased and transmitted into all areas. This study examined the spatio temporal pattern of DHF incidence in Khon Kaen during 2008-2017. Method: DHF data were obtained from Bereau of Vector Borne Disease, Khon Kaen province during 2008 – 2017 were geo-code at sub-district level. The data were acquired a space-time with elevated proportions of DHF incidence rate. The spatio-temporal technique analysis were conducted for a DHF transmission. Result: The DHF outbreak in Khon Kaen province, Thailand were decrease in every year but DHF was shifted from urban areas to rural areas. The spatial clustering analysis were identified the risk areas in the district that closed Nakhon Ratchasima province and shifted to Udon Thani province in 2015. Conclusion: The DHF clustered map is one of the best measurement for identified a risk area for surveillance. It has been an effectiveness prevention and controlling plan and allocated a resources of DHF.

BEHAVIOR AND MARKETING MIX FACTORS INFLUENCE TO USE SHELL PETROL STATION SERVICES IN UDON THANI PROVINCE THAILAND

The purposes of this study were behavior and marketing mix factors influence to use shell petrol station services in Udon Thani province Thailand. A sample was selected from 400 people was used for data analysis data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as the frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and also inference statistics in an independent sample T-Test for comparing the different of two groups of samples and then One-way Anova or F-test for testing the difference more than two groups. The findings indicated that the majority of respondents were male, aged between 21-30 years, in which the average income was 10,001-20,000 Thai Baht per month. The reasons for choosing were traveled, convenience and quality. They were using between 6- 10 am and 5 pm. Overall, respondents were satisfied with the marketing mix service at a high level. When considering the list as they found that the respondents were satisfied with most of the products, price, place, promotion, process, personnel, performance and quality of service including physical.