KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE OF TAPEWORM AND RAW MEAT EATING BEHAVIOR IN NANGLAE SUB-DISTRICT, MUANG DISTRICT, CHIANG RAI PROVINCE

Authors

  • Sunattra Nunloi School of Public Health, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
  • Jutamas Muangmool
  • Watcharapong Ruankham

Keywords:

knowledge, attitude, tapeworm, eating raw meat behavior

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the knowledge, attitude towards tapeworm infection and raw meat eating behavior in Nanglae Sub-District, Muang District, Chiang Rai Province. The 414 samples is selected by multi-stage sampling, collected data by using the questionnaire and analysis by percentage, average and standard deviation. 

The results are 66.92% of good knowledge level, 93.71% of good attitudes level and 71.26% is raw meat eating behavior. At that time, a few another people are not emphasis about the tapeworm infection. Therefore, the staff of public health should to lead all educate them to change eating behavior.

Author Biography

Sunattra Nunloi, School of Public Health, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

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Published

2017-10-25

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Nunloi, S., Muangmool, J., & Ruankham, W. (2017). KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE OF TAPEWORM AND RAW MEAT EATING BEHAVIOR IN NANGLAE SUB-DISTRICT, MUANG DISTRICT, CHIANG RAI PROVINCE. Life Sciences and Environment Journal, 18(2), 343–350. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/psru/article/view/66805

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2017): July - December

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Research Articles

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