Factors Affecting the Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior in Compliance with Measuresthe Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Phrae Province

Abstract

          The article objectives of this research were 1)to study the behavior according to the disease control and prevention measures of the Coronavirus 2019 of the people in Phrae Province, 2) study factors affecting knowledge, attitudes and behaviors according to the disease control and prevention measures of the corona virus 2019 of the people in Phrae Province, 3) a guideline for improving behavior according to Coronavirus Disease 2019 disease control and prevention measures. The which is a quantitative research and qualitative research. Determine the sample group with the Taro Yamane ready-made table. from the people of Phrae Province, amounting consisted of 400 people. The data were collection using questionnaires and interviews. The data were analyzed using statistics, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and F-test.
          The findings were as follows: 1) Behavior according to Coronavirus Disease 2019 disease control and prevention measures of people in Phrae Province the level is moderate. Considering every aspect, people's self-defence is the most average, followed by Operation in emergency and protection of workplace or establishments. 2) Factors affecting knowledge, attitude and behavior according to Coronavirus Disease 2019 disease control and prevention measures of people in Phrae Province namely occupation, income, education level and marital status, the sex and age had no significant effect at the 0.05 level. 3) The improving behavior according to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 disease control and prevention measures of people in Phrae Province. The behavior should be modified to keep the distance, wearing a mask, washing hands and checking for viral germs when going to risky areas. Including public relations to educate continuously and aware of the causes, severity and methods of preventing pathogens.