COMMUNITY RISK MANAGEMENT AND SELF-MANAGEMENT IN CRISIS CASE STUDY BANN SALAWAN COMMUNITY NAKHON PATHOM PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are to 1) Describe the community context and risks in Bann Salawan, 2) Integrate these risks into a community risk management process, and 3) Develop self-management guidelines for crises within the community. A mixed-methods research approach was employed, combining quantitative data to support qualitative findings. Data collection involved field surveys of village health volunteers from 13 communities under the care of Bann Salawan Community Health Promotion Hospital. The total population was 94, with a random accidental sampling method selecting 6 participants per community, yielding a sample size of 78. Research tools included opinion recording forms, risk management tables, and questionnaires. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, and mean values. The findings revealed that 1) The community context is characterized by the expansion of residential areas and transportation routes to accommodate urban growth, 2) Risks within the community were categorized into two areas: health and safety, with the highest risk factors being addressed through community management strategies, and 3) Data was compiled into a community risk management manual, detailing basic community information, risk management processes, and self-management guidelines in crises, forming an emergency response plan. Overall satisfaction with community activities had an average score of 4.60, representing 85.29%, which is considered very high.