Publications by authors named "Monthicha Raksilp"
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) remains a major public health concern in Thailand, particularly in areas endemic for Opisthorchis viverrini infection. During the period of 2020-2022, there was a rapid shift in public communication behaviors that created new opportunities to promote health education through diverse media channels. This study aimed to assess public awareness of CCA prevention and explore the feasibility of applying social marketing strategies during a time of health crisis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLow Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Areas of High Cholangiocarcinoma Risk in Thailand.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in regions of Thailand with a high risk of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), involving 744 participants through a multi-stage sampling method.
- Results indicated that the prevalence rate of FV consumption was low, at 11.30 per 100,000 people, with a majority consuming FV only 1-3 days per week, despite having good knowledge about its health benefits.
- The study concluded that to reduce CCA risk, organizations should launch awareness campaigns to promote the importance of increasing FV intake in the community.
Objective: This study aimed to develop a model for promoting fruit and vegetable consumption in Thailand's high-risk population for cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).
Methods: Action research was used as a guiding framework for model development. Participants were divided into groups for process development and evaluation.
Introduction/objective: To examine the effects of applying social marketing and Health Belief Model (HBM) in preventing cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) in high-risk areas of Thailand.
Methods: About 2 randomized high-risk areas of CCA from multiple-stage sampling were assigned as study areas. The 150 participants were allocated to the experimental group, which received a 12-week health education program that applied social marketing and HBM.