DEVELOPING A PREVENTION AND CONTROL MODEL FOR MONKEYPOX IN PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this research article is (1) examine a prevention and control model for Monkeypox; (2) develop a prevention and control model for Monkeypox and (3) evaluate and validate a prevention and control model for Monkeypox. A mixed-methods research design was employed, consisting of 4 phases. Data were collected from two groups: 5 experts selected through purposive sampling and a sample of 248 participants chosen using stratified random sampling. The research instruments included in-depth interviews, a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.812, and an evaluation and validation form. Data analysis involved content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and exploratory factor analysis.
The findings revealed that: (1) the analysis of the components of a prevention and control model for Monkeypox identified 3 components and 16 indicators; (2) the developed model consisted of 3 main elements; Strategic management of disease prevention and control through Community medicine and participatory and Planning for sustainable development (3) the evaluation and validation results indicated that the model was deemed appropriate, accurate, useful, and feasible.