Project Evaluation of the Epidemic Prevention Campaign for Infectious and Emerging Diseases by Lopburi Provincial Administrative Organization, Fiscal Year 2024

Abstract

This evaluative research study aimed to evaluate the campaign project to prevent the spread of infectious and emerging diseases of the Lopburi Provincial Administrative Organization in fiscal year 2024 according to the project evaluation model of CIPP Model.  A purposive sample of 200 participants in the campaign to prevent the spread of infectious and emerging diseases. Data collection was conducted between January and May 2024. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire developed by the researcher based on a literature review. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test statistics, and content analysis. The results of the study revealed that: The majority of the sample was female , aged between 50-59 years and had completed primary school. The sample had the highest level of overall project opinions, the highest level of contextual opinions, input factors, process opinions and output opinions. The sample group had the highest level of knowledge about the prevention of infectious and emerging diseases after joining the project (p-value <.001). The overall satisfaction level of the project was at the highest level. Hence, in disease prevention and management, there should be ongoing training to equip public health volunteers with the necessary knowledge. This can be achieved by extending the project duration and offering a diverse range of exhibitions. Additionally, providing support materials in various formats will enable public health volunteers to effectively apply their acquired knowledge in preventing and controlling infectious diseases, as well as monitoring emerging diseases within the community.