Publications by authors named "Wilawun Chada"
Objective: Despite the Ministry of Public Health's initiative to involve local governments in waste management through the establishment of sewage treatment ponds aimed at disrupting the life cycle of Opisthorchis viverrini (OV), the majority of areas still lack adequate sewage treatment facilities. This action research sought to develop an environmental management model (EMM) to prevent OV and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) in a high-risk region of Thailand.
Methods: The study identified two primary target groups: a process development group comprising 20 participants and an evaluation group comprising 32 participants.
Article Synopsis
- This case-control study examined the social determinants of health (SDH) linked to cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) risk in Yasothon, Thailand, with a focus on at-risk populations.
- The research involved two phases: first, a survey to determine at-risk individuals, and second, a deeper analysis of SDH among those diagnosed with CCA compared to controls.
- Findings revealed that 48% of participants were at risk for CCA, with significant issues like poverty and social exclusion identified, whereas improving perceptions of disease severity and working conditions could help reduce risk and enhance prevention efforts.
Background: Public health professionals play a significant role in primary care services in Thailand. Although efforts are being taken to establish professional standards it has neither been outlined nor been officially announced. There is a lack of understanding of what is a suitable set of core competencies for a public health professional.
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