The Development of Health Literacy and Colorectal Cancer Prevention of Village Health Volunteers at Phralap Subdistrict, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province.

Abstract

     This research is action research based on the concept of Kemmis and Mc. Taggart consisting of: The four stages are 1) Planning, 2) Implementing the Plan (Action) 3) Observe (Observation) 4) Reflection. The objective is to develop knowledge in the areas of health and colorectal cancer prevention among health volunteers in the community before and after development in the health volunteer team of Phra Lap Sub-district, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province. The sample includes 44 specifically targeted individuals, selected as a focused sample group.The study duration spans from September 2023 to January 2024. The research tools include 1) Questionnaires, 2) Manuals for teaching and demonstration, 3) Observation and inquiry, and 4) Monitoring the sample group's activities post-development. Data analysis involves evaluating information from general data questionnaires, knowledge assessment before and after colorectal cancer training, skills assessment for promoting health knowledge on colorectal cancer prevention before and after training, and satisfaction assessment. Data analysis uses mean values, percentages, standard deviations, and a Paired t-test for statistical significance at a 0.05 level.
     The research results indicate that the development of knowledge regarding colorectal cancer and the skills to promote health knowledge on colorectal cancer prevention among health volunteers in Phra Lap Sub-district, Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, yielded higher average scores after the development compared to before. When testing the difference in average scores, there was a statistically significant difference at a confidence level 0.05 (P-Value < .001). Additionally, the satisfaction assessment of the sample group participating in the development training revealed the highest level of satisfaction.