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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of methods used for transferring health promotion knowledge within a community in Thailand. A three stage approach was used. Firstly, a situational analysis about the problem of health promotion knowledge was conducted in the Thapoo sub-district, the capital district of Phitsanulok province, Thailand. Secondly, a model for health promotion knowledge transference among community leaders was developed. Lastly, the model was in place through quasi-experimental design. Data was obtained about the effect of the model on knowledge transference. From situational analysis, it was found that pamphlets were the primary means of providing information about health promotion activities. This approach was ineffective because some people were unable to read the pamphlets, and even though health volunteers provided health information to community members, there was little follow-up. The model developed has five steps: learning, teaching through practice, pedagogy and outcome evaluation, community collaboration and finally, assessing the transformation of health promotion competency. In short, the level of knowledge and teaching skill in the experimental group which were at risk for diabetes mellitus : >35 years, BMI>23 Kg/M2, waist circumference>80 cm. in women or >90 cm. in men, and on FBS (derived from screening) of 100-125 mg% scored significantly higher scores than that of the control group (p<0.001, p<0.05).

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