Preventive Behaviors and Influencing Factors among Thai Residents in Endemic Areas during the Highest Epidemic Peak of the COVID-19 Outbreak

Ounsaneha, Weerawat; Laosee, Orapin; Suksaroj, Thunwadee Tachapattaworakul; Rattanapan, Cheerawit

doi:10.3390/ijerph20032525

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“…Subjects in six locations, including the three provinces with the highest and the lowest levels of environmental risk exposures, were interviewed using structured questionnaires to compare the coverage and best predictors of booster dose vaccination against COVID-19. The results showed that the three areas with the highest risk of environmental exposure were Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon, which was similar to results of a related study conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, because of the high pollutant emissions in these locations [ 41 ]. The three lowest ranked risk areas, Mae Hong Son, Mukdahan, and Phichit Provinces, were selected for the study.…”

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“…In particular, locations or cities with high levels of environmental pollutants increased the rate of the virus’s spread. Ousaneha et al [ 34 ] reported that the area with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand was the capital city of Thailand, located in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, which thus had the highest level of environmental exposure risk [ 41 ]. The promotion-based policy of increasing booster dose coverage will be continually implemented in areas with high environment pollutants to reduce the mortality and severity rates of COVID-19 during the post-pandemic period.…”

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“…The tool for measurement in this study was designed based on related questionnaires [ 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ] which were then translated to Thai. The pilot test of questionnaire modification was conducted on 30 residents in Nakhon Pathum Province to determine the validity and reliability, and this test generated a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.70.…”

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Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population

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Rattanapan

2024

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This study aimed to identify the influence of environmental risk exposure levels on the predictive factors of COVID-19 booster dose vaccination in an urban Thai population in the post-pandemic era. Six study locations, including the three provinces with the highest environmental risk levels and the three provinces with the lowest environmental risk levels, were selected by calculating the environmental risk exposure indexes. Participants from the capital district of each province were chosen via the simple random sampling technique and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. A total of 1315 individuals were included in a sample in this study, and the best predictors of booster dose vaccination were determined using multiple regression analysis. The results showed that a high level of environmental risk exposure occurred in the provinces with a high number of total days exceeding the limits set for PM10 and high rates of mortality for lung cancer. The number of COVID-19 booster vaccinations given amount to 43.4% of the population during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period. Our multivariate analysis indicated that individuals in the working age group (≥25 years old); those with higher education (diploma degree and above); full-time employment (government and private sectors); those with high monthly incomes (≥USD144.1); and those in areas with the lowest risk level of environmental exposure significantly contributed to the number of booster dose vaccinations given during the post-pandemic period. To summarize, the rate of COVID-19 booster dose vaccination acceptance in Thailand was influenced by socio-economic factors with environmental concerns. These findings improve our understating of both the global pandemic and how environmental exposure affects behavioral change patterns and could improve the effectiveness of post-pandemic management.

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Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population

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“…For example, COVID-19 vaccination, social distancing and avoiding physically direct face-to-face contact with elderly people [19] , taking necessary vitamins, saving food for an emergency case, checking the condition when they have similar symptoms, coughing into an elbow, etc. [20] Numerous studies have highlighted the connection between risk communication, risk perception and behavior related to health protection [21][22][23]. This research aims to examine the various factors that significantly influence an individual's understanding and perception of risk, which ultimately impact their health protection behavior.…”

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The Influence of Social, Political, and Social Media on COVID-19 Risk Communication and Health Behaviour in Thailand

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2023

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To combat the impact of COVID-19, the Thai government recognized the importance of effective risk communication as a means of disease control and prevention. However, due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, executing flawless risk communication was challenging. This research aims to explore and evaluate the critical factors that influence the communication and perception of risks. The purpose of this study is to assist the government in developing effective policies for future risk communication and understand the public's health protection behaviors. By analyzing qualitative data through qualitative methodology and the use of the NVIVO program, the study determined that social media and social/political factors significantly affect an individual’s understanding and health protection behavior. Social factors show that people tend to behave similarly and believe information based on their surroundings, including family, friends, colleagues and others. Politically, individuals who trust the current government follow information from official sources except daily numbers of COVID-19 patients. Those who do not trust the government seek information from other sources, especially online channels, and tend to believe information sent by opposing parties. Regardless of information exposure, individuals implement health protection behaviors in high level such as mask-wearing, vaccination and hygiene.

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The Role of Risk Communication in Shaping Health-Protective Behavior Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand

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Wang

2023

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The study aimed to investigate the influence of social media, cultural, and demographic factors on individuals’ perceptions of risk and their responses to risk communication. This study targeted the population living in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, for the collection of data because Bangkok recorded the highest cumulative COVID-19 cases in the country during the pandemic. The questionnaire method included 625 respondents and was administered from August 2022 to October 2022. The questionnaire’s validation process involved conducting quantitative analysis, specifically utilizing confirmatory factor analysis within the IBM SPSS statistics 25 software. The analysis showed that demographic factors such as gender, occupation, education, and income significantly influenced risk interpretation. In terms of gender, males demonstrated a higher inclination towards evaluating data and information compared to females. Employed individuals also displayed a greater tendency for data evaluation than those who were not employed. Furthermore, individuals with lower education levels and income were more inclined towards studying risk-related information. Age and marital status did not exhibit a significant impact on risk interpretation. It was observed that interaction with social media can influence risk interpretation, potentially reducing individuals’ ability to interpret descriptive data. Furthermore, political beliefs were found to negatively impact risk interpretation due to the potential biases and preconceived notions that can shape how individuals perceive and evaluate information. Social, political, and cultural factors collectively played a role in shaping individuals’ perceptions and behaviors related to risk and health. Therefore, reevaluating these factors through quantitative research can offer valuable insights for formulating more effective recommendations to enhance risk communication policies and prepare strategies for future public health emergencies.

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Preventive Behaviors and Influencing Factors among Thai Residents in Endemic Areas during the Highest Epidemic Peak of the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population

Influence of Environmental Risk Exposure on the Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in an Urban Thai Population

The Influence of Social, Political, and Social Media on COVID-19 Risk Communication and Health Behaviour in Thailand

The Role of Risk Communication in Shaping Health-Protective Behavior Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand

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