M2/1 Project study: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

APPENDIX- B Suggestion and Recommendation

Because of the presence of common illnesses and diseases and the spread of infection from different sources plus the sudden change of weather condition and the effect of the polluted environment to the community of Pattani, Respondents particularly the 30 families that were interviewed suggested the following idea:

1. General cleaning of environment

2. Make the body always fit. Take the following measures to strengthen the body’s resistance against microbes and diseases such as practice and apply daily the following steps:

a Enough rest e. Take vitamins

b Exercise f. Get beneficial vaccine.

c. Plenty of water in take g. Have a monthly physical checkup.

d. Eat vegetable food

Additional suggestion and recommendation;

That aside from all the given preventive ideas to prevent the spread of diseases , both the respondents and students who made the survey study request for the government assistance for more health information through a special day health program to local communities which will inform people about new ideas as to how to treat illments and diseases .

Another recommendation is to give more free physical check up and free vitamins to the local communities and if possible a health care free medicine to the local community.

APPENDIX- A; Survey Instrument and Consent Form

Dechapattanayanukul

Student’s Project Study

M- 2/1, 3/1 ( Science and English Integration)

Academic Year 2010-2011

Survey Instrument and Consent form

Please allow the adult ( 18 or older) with the most recent past birthday to complete the survey for your household.

Instruction: Check the blank space inside the parentheses for your answer.

1.What common illness your family had experienced for the past 9months ( January to October) this year?

a. ( _ ) Colds f. ( _ ) Mumps k. ( _ ) nausea ( related to other illnesses)

b. ( _ ) Influenza(head ache) g. ( _ ) Sore eyes l. ( _ ) ear infection

c. ( _ ) Toothache h. ( _ ) Measles m. ( _ ) other please specify ________________________

d. ( _ ) Constipation i. ( _ ) Allergy

e. ( _ ) Diarrhea j. ( _ ) head ache

2.Synptoms

a.( ) high temperature of body( fever) f.( ) frequent urination l. ( ) perspire much

b.( ) rashes g.( ) abnormal bowel movement m ( ) cold

c.( ) change color of skin h.( ) head ache n. ( ) pain in some body parts

d.( ) lost of appetite j. ( ) nausea o. ( ). itchiness

e.( ) lost of weight k ( ) vomit p. ( ) other specify _______________

3. For how many days ?

Ans. a. For _____ days. b. ____ weeks

4.Possible source of infection or diseases ?

a. ( ) contaminated food.

b. ( ) contaminated water

c. ( ) acquired from infected person

d. ( ) insect bites

e. ( ) from public utensils (fork and spoon, plates, drinking glass, and nail cleaning materials like nail

cutter and scissor )

f. ( ) other specify the method _________________________________________________________.

5.Applied remedy method.

5.a. __________________ a.( ) applies herbal medicine

Name of ailment b.( ) seek doctor’s help

c ( ) other method , specify_____________________________________

_______________________________________________________

. 5.b.___________________ a. ( ) applied herbal medicine

Name of ailment b. ( ) seek doctor’s help

c. ( ) other method , specify ___________________________________.

_______________________________________________________

6. Result after remedy was applied. Patient became! a. ( ) better b. ( ) worst

7. Comment after remedy was applied .a.( ) good b.( ) bad c.( ) not sure

8. Name of medicine used __________________

a. ( ) modern synthetic medicine ( antibiotic, paracetamol, etc __________)

b. ( ) traditional herbal medicine. __________________________________.

9. To prevent the spread of diseases or its occurrence, what must be done?

a. ( ) avoid big crowded places c.( ) take more vitamins,vegetable, rest and exercise.

b. ( ) general cleaning of surrounding.

10. Personal Suggestion about ailment’s awareness and remedies.

Signature:

__________________________

___________________________

Name of Family ( Father or Mother )

Section 5 Conclusion

Conclustion

The study shows that the common illnesses in the community of Pattani are the following: Influenza (headache), common colds, nausea, stomach ache, tooth ache, constipation, sore eyes, diarrhea, dengue and mumps. Upon doing the survey, we discovered additional other diseases namely: Gallstone, gastritis, asthma, gout, nephritis, a plastic blood problem, stress, hypertension, sty and diabetes mellitus. With the conducted study we have learned that the people of Pattani had used different kinds of treatment. Those are the use of modern technology, as per advice and prescription of the doctor and the traditional way of treatment with the use of herbal medicines. An additional information also from the internet was gathered to give both students and concern people the idea as to the source of infection, its symptoms ,period of days of infection, the medicine needed and the method for remedy and treatment of the above given common illnesses found in the local communities of Pattani province.

Section-4 Result and discussion

Result and discussion

4.1 Health and Environment

Of the 30 families interviewed ,100% respondents agreed the relation of clean surrounding, and environment to health. Refer to section 3, sheet 2 last column.

4.2 Application of Modern Medicine method ,using antibiotic ,analgesics and other doctor’s prescribed medicine over the traditional (herbal medicine ) was the determining factor of remedy to cure illnesses. Refer to section 3 sheet 2

4.3 Comparison of common illnesses as recorded in the provincial hospital of Pattani for validation of gathered surveyed information.

PATTANI HOSPITAL RECORDED DATA of DISEASSES

Common illnesses and diseases recorded in the provincial hospital of Pattani .
Year 2009		Year 2010
1.Malaria	22	1.Malaria	15
2.other endocrine nutrition and metabolic disease	2,561	2.other endocrine nutrition and metabolic disease	2,108
3.Dengue hemorrhagic fever and other mosquitoes bites	669	3.Dengue hemorrhagic fever and other mosquitoes bites	713
4.Complication of pregnancy,labor,delivery	3,917	4.Complication of pregnancy,labor,delivery	1858
5. Influenza	13	5. Influenza	6
6.Other diseases originating in the prenatal period	3,518	6.Other diseases originating in the prenatal period	2,470
7. Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs	1,215	7. Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs	818
8.Disorder of the thyroid gland	132	8.Disorder of the thyroid gland	74
9.HIV	259	9.HIV	110
10.Thalassaemia	287	10.Thalassaemia	166
11.Heart Disease	3943	11.Heart Disease	1971
12.CA	153	12.CA	70
13.Disease of the eye and ednexa	703	13.Disease of the eye and ednexa	331
14.Disease of the ear and mastoid process	96	14.Disease of the ear and mastoid process	67
15.other intestinal infections disease	96	15.other intestinal infections disease	685
16. other diseases of the nervous system	417	16. other diseases of the nervous system	171
17.Tuberculosis	245	17.Tuberculosis	69
18. Leprosy	4	18. Leprosy	4
19.Diabetes Mellitus	1,158	19.Diabetes Mellitus	613
20.Mental retardation	12	20.Mental retardation	5

The data shows a significant relation of data surveyed by the students and the recorded illnesses and diseases of Pattani Hospital.

1.Dengue

2. Influenza

Section-3 Summary

Summary

The Community Health Survey for common illnesses as well as its symptoms, period of days of infection, sources or manner the diseases was acquired and its remedies in the local community province of Pattani Thailand in 2010 showed the following information:

1.Common Colds

( 18 Families respondents = 60% (individual-24% affected)

Residents of local Community of Pattani had experienced common colds illness with the following indication / symptoms of infection – (mathematical formula –No. of affected person/ total No. of patient x 100%)

Had colds with fever ----------10 persons - - - 55.5%

Headache ---------- 5 persons - - - 27.7%

Rashes ---------- 2 persons - - 11. %

Period ofdays of infection

1. 5 persons were affected for 5 days = 27.7%.

2. 5 persons were affected for 3 days = 27.7%

3. 3 persons were affected for 2 days = 16.6%.

4. 2 persons were affected for 7 days = 11%

5. 2 persons were affected for 4 days = 11%.

With nasal congestion ,runny nose and some sore throat .

Possible sources of infection in diseases of how the person acquired the diseases :

Acquired from infected person - - - - - 10 persons ----- 55.5%

Acquired from public utensils - - - - - 2 persons ------- 11%

Acquired from drinking contaminated water – 1 person – 5.5%

Acquired from contaminated food ------ 1 person ------ 5.5%

3 persons because of weak resistance got infected due to sudden change of

weather temperature 16.6%

Remedies applied

Applied herbal medicine ---------- 10 persons -------55.5%

Seek doctor’s help ------------ 7 persons --------38.8%

Result :

18 persons felt better 100%

100% had good result while some cannot recall the medicine used aside from the prescribed paracetamol.

10 persons ----- 55.5% use traditional method (through herbal medicine)

7 persons --------38.8% use modern (synthetic)medicine with the doctor’s advice.

For Prevention:

7 persons ----38.3% suggested---- take more vitamins, vegetable, rest and exercise.

5 persons 27.7% suggested ---- avoid big crowded places.

4 persons 22% suggested----- general cleaning of surrounding.

General Suggestion :

More health information about illments and remedies.

2. Influenza (head ache) 13 respondents = 43% - individual 17.5% with still no clear exact reason for specific name of diseases, symptoms varies from just headache accompanied with nausea that last forLfor observation.

7 persons were affected for-------- 1 day------ 53.81%

6 persons were affected for -------- 2 days -----46.15 %.

Due to sudden change of season ----10 persons ------76.9%.

Due to contaminated water intake -----1 person -------- 7. 69%

Stress / psychological problem --------2 person ---------15.3 %.

Remedies Applied:

8 persons applied herbal medicine ------- ------------------------61.5 %.

5 persons seek doctors advice and used paracetamol ------38.4%.

Result:

11 persons became better.

2 persons became worst.

Comment after remedy was applied

11 persons had good health condition ----------84.6%

2 persons had became worst --------------------------15%.

Medicine Use ( paracetamol 15%)

11 persons used traditional herbal medicine.------- 84.6%

2 persons used modern prescribed medicine ------- 15%.

Note:

Later ,It appears that the 13 respondents stated that after using doctor’s prescribed medicine that they all agreed to take more vitamins, vegetable, take a rest and exercise to build strong resistance.

Personal suggestion: Proper health information were mentioned for awareness and remedies.

3.Nausea ( related to eye problem,fatigue,hangover and sleepless night. 11 respondents among 30 families=36% - 14.86% -individual affected person.

Vary with no clear exact name of illness accompanied with:

(Symptoms )

Change color of skin were affected 1 person -------- 9%.

Vomits 1 person ------- 9 %.

Plain nausea for observation 9 persons ---------81.8 %.( for future observation)

Period of Infection:

11 persons experience nausea for 2 days – 100%.

Source of infection:

1 from drinking contaminated water - 11%.

1 from sudden change of weather/ temperature – 11%

1 from using public utensils - 11%.

8 - unknown - 72%.

Applied Remedies

Applied herbal medicine ------1 person------ 11%.

Seek doctors help ----------------10 persons ---90%.

Result :

10 persons became better -----90%.

1 person became worst ------ 9%.

Comment after remedy was applied:

10 persons had good health ----- 90%

1 person had bad health ------------ 9 %.

Medicine Used ( paracetamol ) 90%.

10 persons used modern synthetic doctor’s prescribed medicine

(paracetamol and antibiotic ------- 90%.

1 person used traditional medicine result is bad -------- 11%.

Personal Suggestion:

More observation for for the medicine used and the physical condition of body.

4.Stomach ache – 9 respondents among (30 families)-30% symptoms : individual 12%Headache - ----- 3 persons ------ 33.%

Nausea -------- 3 persons -------33%.

Frequent urination --- 1 person – 11%.

Lost appetite ----- 1 person – 11 %.

Lost weight ------------- 1 person - 11%

Record of infection:

7 persons were affected for 7 days ----77.7%.\

2 persons were affected for 2 days ---- 22%

Sources of infections/diseases.

3 persons acquired from eating contaminated food---33%

3 persons acquired diseases after using public utensils- kitchen utensils --33%.

1 person acquired from drinking contaminated water ---11%.

2 persons acquired from unknown sources ------ 22%

Applied remedy method

4 persons used herbal medicine ------------------44%.

5 seek doctor’s help ------------------------------------55%,

Result after remedy applied

6 persons condition became better -------66.6%.

3 persons condition became worst --------33%.

Comment on applied remedy.

6 persons ------good -------66.6%. 3 persons-------not sure ----33%

Medicine use(method)

All respondents even those who use herbal medicine also use modern prescribed medicine.

Antibiotic and medicine for the stomach 9 persons – 100%.

To prevent the spread of diseases – they all agree to take more vitamins ,vegetable, take a rest and exercise.

Comment: awareness of the food you eat.

5. Toothache : 3 respondents 3 persons with toothache -10% that last for 3 days. individual person 4%

Source of infection: through the sweet food they ate and failure to brush their teeth.

For Remedy

3 persons sought doctor’s advice –10%

Result –They felt better and good after remedy was applied. All used modern doctor’s prescribe medicine.

Comment: Cleaning of body and teeth and proper care of self and awareness of food eaten was prescribed.

6.Constipation : 3 respondents (from 30 families)-10%

with headache symptoms that last for 2 days. ( individual 4%)

Source of infection

improper food intake.

Applied remedy method

2 persons seek doctor’s help ------ 6.6%

1 person use herbal medicine ------- 3%.

Result after remedy was applied.

2 persons better------- 6.6%.

1 person felt worst ------- 3%.

Comment after remedy was applied

For 2 persons- good effect ----- 6.6%

For 1 person – not sure ------ 3%.

2 persons used modern prescribed medicine ---- 6.6%.

1 person used traditional method -------- 3%.

Suggestion: There should be proper information on how to take medicine ,

Proper care of the bodies and the way to take food specially laxative food or

with fiber.

7.Sore eyes ( reddening of eye due to infection) – 2 respondents-10%- 4% individual affecgted person) 2.7% individual.

Symptoms- 3 persons experienced headache (10%)and itchiness on eye- lids with not clear vision that last for 3 to 5 days.

Source of infection:

3 respondents were exposed to infected persons and dirty surrounding .(10%).

The same respondents sought doctors help and felt better-10%

Comment after remedy was applied – good

3 persons used modern prescribed antibiotic for eye infection-10%

All the respondents agreed to avoid big crowded places and take more vitamins, vegetable, enough rest and exercise to have strong body resistance and prevent the spread of stated ailments. For suggestion: Respondents suggest more information for awareness and prevention remedies.

8.Mumps 1-respondent 2% 2.7% individual affected person

Symptoms - Fever, swollen and reddening of jaw for 4 days to week.

Source of infection- Salivary gland infection.

Applied remedy method- seek doctor’s help.

Comment after the remedy was applied - good.application.

Method applied- Antibiotic, modern medicine

Suggestion – Take more vitamins, eat vegetable ,enough rest and exercise.

9.Dengue – ( 2 respondents among 30 families ) 6.6% individual-2.7%

Symptoms- fever with rashes – 2 persons – 6.6%,last for weeks and acquired from mosquitoes to bites. Both respondents sought doctor’s help for which the result turns better.

Comment: after the remedy applied or doctor’s help( hospital confinement) is good 100%.

To prevent the spread of the said diseases ,both repondents agreed for the hospitalization of patients, general cleaning of surrounding and strong body resistance through enough rest, vitamins, vegetable intake and daily exercise.

Personal Suggestion; Local health department must help to inform to the local communities about diseases, free fogging and free vitamin supply.

10.Diarrhea 2 respondents 6.6% individual – 2.7%

Symptoms : stomach ache , frequent bowel movement . (L.B.M) lose bowel movement.

Period of infection- 1-2 days

Source of infection – From contaminated food or water.

For remedy- both respondents sought doctor’s help.

Result- Felt better.

Comment- the method was good.

Medicine and method used – Immodiun , ยาแก้ท้องเสีย (ya-kae-tong- sea)with antibiotic if it became worst. Modern method through doctor’s advise.

Suggestion; More action for all restaurant,food store to make their food clean and safe and for the regional health department to guard and check food business establishment.

Of the recorded common illnesses from 30 families,3 respondents added-

disease which can be also use for data purposes.

. Diabetes Mellitus – 3 respondents among 30 families, 3 persons-10% experienced headache , dizziness ,sweatiness and muscular weakness for more longer time for severe situation of effect.

Possible sources of illness- 3 person (10%) acquired it because of uncontrolled sweet food intake.

For remedies- Patient used both herbal medicine and seeks doctor’s help.

Result – for 3 persons (100%) felt better.

Comment – for now the remedies applied was good.

Medicine and method used- The same respondents keep using herbal medicine to lower blood sugar from food intake.

SuggestionTo prevent its severe effect, there should be control of sweet food intake. Follow doctor’s advice and more information about the said illness.

Aside from the 10 illnesses written above, an additional recorded Diseases experienced by members of each family when interviewed which can be use for an additional information and study.

Note:(Additional gathered data of illnesses with 1-respondents each)

The following illnesses report showed only 1 respondent from the 30 families interviewed. Legend for the last column

a. Avoid crowded places.

b. General cleaning of surrounding Each has one respondent for 1%.

c. Take vitamins, eat vegetable

enough rest and exercise. Section 3, sheet 2

Illnesses

Symptoms

Period days of infection

Source of infection

Applied remedy method

Result after remedy was applied

Comment after remedy was applied

Medicine used method

a. b. c.

Gallstone

Stomach ache,nausea,sweatness

1 week

Contaminated water and food

seek/doctor’s advice medicine

Felt better (for a while)

Good

Antibiotic,intended for the said problem

b,c

Gastritis

Stomach ache, vomits

2 days

Manner of eating food

Same above

modern method

b,c

2 days

Eating contaminated food

Seek doctor’s help

Same above

Good

Same above

asthma

Sneeze,difficulty in breathing

Days+

Unclean surrounding

Seek doctor’s help.

Same above

Good

Same above ventulin

a. b. c

a.b.c

Gout

Swell and pain over joints of the body

No specific number of days

Food,

Seek doctor’s advice

Same above

Good

Prescribed medicine for the said problem

Nephritis

Head ache,cardiac over strain

No specific days

Includes food,internal problem

Seek doctor’s help

Same above but needs obsevation

Good but needs obsevation

Modern method

antibiotic

a,b,a.

Aplastic

(blood problem)

Fatigue ,muscular weakness

1-more weeks

Genetic,food,internal ,internal problem of the body system

Seek doctor’s help.

Felt better for now

Good

Doctor’s prescribed medicine,( not mentioned by respondent)

b,c

Stress

Head ache,sweatness

1-2days

Work, surrounding ,emotional problem

Seek doctor’s help or psychiatrist

felt better

Good

Stress tabs and other prscribed modern medicine

a,b,c

Hypertension

Head and back pain,dizziness muscular weakness.

no particular number of days.

Surrounding,inner psychological problem.work.food etc.

Seek doctor’s help method

Felt better for awhile

Good

Medicine to lower blood pressure

a.b,c.

Sty

Head ache

No specific no.of days given

surrounding

Modern method.had sought doctor’s help.

Felt better

Good

Modern method of prescribed medicine,antibiotic)

a,b,c

Pneumonia

back pain, difficult in breathing,dizziness.

No sprcific number of days given by respondent

Surrounding,genetic,too much drinking of hard beverage, weather .

Modern method with doctor’s advice.

Felt better

(for awhile)

Good

With doctor’s advice ,antibiotic and vitamins for the lungs.

a,b.c.