Effects of Using Effervescent Tablets to Eliminate Larvae and Prevent Aedes Mosquitoes from Laying Eggs on the Satisfaction of Students and Staff at Phrapokklao College of Nursing, Chanthaburi

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop an effervescent tablet innovation for eliminating mosquito larvae and preventing Aedes mosquito egg-laying, as well as to study the satisfaction of students and staff at Phrapokklao Nursing College Chanthaburi, regarding the use of this innovation. This is a research and development with a sample group of 20 participants randomly selected from students and staff at Phrapokklao Nursing College Chanthaburi. The tool used for data collection is a satisfaction assessment form for the use of the effervescent tablet innovation. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.results showed that the sample group was satisfied with the innovation of effervescent tablets to eliminate larvae and prevent the laying of eggs of Aedes mosquitoes among students and personnel at Phrapokklao Nursing College, Chanthaburi.

1. The results of the study found that it Can eliminate all larvae. But cannot get rid of the robber. and did not find an increase in egg-laying by Aedes mosquitoes. The water still smells of herbs for up to 6 days. The effervescent tablets dissolve within 1 minute and take approximately 24 hours to eliminate mosquito larvae.

2. Overall satisfaction with the effervescent tablet innovation for killing mosquito larvae and preventing the laying of eggs by Aedes mosquitoes is at the highest level (M = 4.75, SD= 0.49). It was found that satisfaction with the ease of use is at the highest level, ranking first (M = 4.85, SD= 0.36), followed by the ease of portability (M = 4.75, SD= 0.44), The most satisfying smell was the scent of mint.

It is suggested that 1) The duration of the persistence of the herbal scent should be improved for longer periods of use. 2) There should be a study of the appropriate amount of various ingredients in effervescent tablets, the amount of water, and the pH of the water. so that it can be used in all water conditions