DEVELOPING AND UPGRADING THE IMMUNIZATION PROCESS ACCORDING TO MINDFULNESS OF THE PEOPLE IN PHRAE PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the process of disseminating mindfulness-based immunity-building activities among the people of Phrae Province; 2) develop mindfulness-based immunity-building processes for the people of Phrae Province; and 3) enhance mindfulness-based immunity-building processes for the people of Phrae Province.  This research and development (R&D) project utilized a participatory action research (PAR) methodology. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with monks, teachers, students, and residents of Phrae Province
number of 100 people. Research instruments included interview and questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.

The research found that:

1) The process of disseminating mindfulness-based immunity-building activities comprised five main steps: preparation, data analysis, activity definition, implementation, and evaluation.

2) Developing mindfulness-based immunity-building processes should focus on participatory learning, stimulating positive emotions, and connecting with the learners' real lives.

3) Enhancing mindfulness-based immunity-building processes can be achieved using the CIPPA Model, which is learner-centered, along with developing collaborative network mechanisms within Phrae Province.

The findings of this research can be used as a guideline for developing mental and mindfulness immunity-building activities for the people of Phrae Province, and as a model for replication in other areas.