Development of Participatory Drug Problem Solving Model in Network Partnership Area, Song Plueoy Health Promoting Hospital, Namon District, Kalasin Province.

Abstract

     This study is a Participatory Action Research aimed to study drug use problems, develop a participatory drug problem solving model, and evaluate the implementation results in network partnership area of Song Plueoy Health Promoting Hospital, Namon District, Kalasin Province. The sample consisted of 43 voluntary participants including 4 health promoting hospital staff, 12 at-risk individuals, 12 family members of at-risk group, 8 village leaders/local administration/military/police officers, and 7 village health volunteers. The research was conducted from April to December 2024. Research instruments included a health literacy assessment tool on drug addiction, satisfaction assessment form, and open-ended qualitative questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics with paired t-test for pre-post comparisons.

     Study results found that the development comprised 6 important approaches: 1) Integration of public health services 2) Support for community-based social service mechanisms 3) Budget integration with local administrative organizations and local health insurance funds 4) Defining roles and responsibilities of working committees with district network partners 5) Registration for drug addiction care with continuous community follow-up by working teams 6) Evaluation by screening centers. The implementation results showed increased health literacy on drug addiction among network partners. Statistical tests revealed significantly increased health literacy and satisfaction levels at .05 significance level (t = 12.84, 10.67, respectively).