Non-Medical Costs and Health Literacy Associated with The Decision to Return for Screening Among Recipients of Opisthorchiasis and Cholangiocarcinoma Screening Services in Khon Kaen Province

Authors

  • Jitlada Roobsung Students, Master of Public Health, Program in Public Health Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University
  • Surachai Phimha Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Administration, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University
  • Kannika Sirichan Student, Doctor of Philosophy Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics International Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University
  • Pongsatorn Tosangwarn Student, Doctor of Philosophy Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics International Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University
  • Norraphat Noysuwan Student, Doctor of Philosophy Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics International Program, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University

Keywords:

Non-medical costs, Health literacy, Decision to return for screening

Abstract

This study aimed to the non-medical costs and health literacy associated with the decision to return for screening among recipients of opisthorchiasis and cholangio carcinoma screening service in Khon Kaen province, Thailand. Statistical analysis included by descriptive and inferential statistics at         a significant level of 0.05. There is a multistage Random Sampling. The results showed that the overall level of the 171 participants screening service in Khon Kaen province. The majority decided to come for screening services next time, 123 people (71.93 %), considering the relationship with each factor as follows: personal characteristics, age, income, and distance. There are statistically insignificant relationships. In terms of non-medical costs, lost income from work stoppage (ORAdj=4.09; 95%CI: 1.56-10.75), Travel costs of caregivers or relatives (ORAdj=3.39; 95%CI: 1.31-8.79), and health literacy, the overall results were at an adequate level (133 people (77.78%) and health literacy; communication (ORAdj=4.99; 95%CI: 2.13-11.67). Therefore, community hospitals should provide optional service hours, establish screening points, provide multiple access methods to information, and develop communication skills among service providers.

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2024-10-15

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Vol. 25 No. 3 (2025)

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