Addressing Water Contamination and Associated Health Issues through Community-Based Interventions: A Case Study in Khon Kaen Province

Weerakanya Maneeprakorn (), Gamolwan Tumcharern, Suwussa Bamrungsap, Kantapat Chansaenpak, Khoonsake Segkhoonthod, Chanoknan Rattanabut, Kullavadee Karn-orachai, Aroonsri Ngamaroonchote, Prapaporn Sangkaew, Pornpimol Wongsuwan, Dechnarong Pimalai, Nararat Yong, Tik Ouiram, Peraya Phattrapornpisit, Aurachat Lert-itthiporn, Satita Gerdsapaya, Nuttaporn Pimpha, Eknarin Thanayupong, Pitak Ngammuangtueng, Sopita Rattanopas, Pornthip Piyanuch, Preeyanut Butmee, Phongthep Noipitak, Thitiya Bunsri, Armote Somboonkaew, Sirajit Rayanasukha, Uayphorn Wannason, Sataporn Chanhorm, Kosom Chaitavon, Mongkol Thananawanukul, Ubon Cha’on, Sirirat Anutrakulchai () and Deanpen Japrung ()
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Weerakanya Maneeprakorn: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Gamolwan Tumcharern: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Suwussa Bamrungsap: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Kantapat Chansaenpak: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Khoonsake Segkhoonthod: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Chanoknan Rattanabut: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Kullavadee Karn-orachai: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Aroonsri Ngamaroonchote: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Prapaporn Sangkaew: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Pornpimol Wongsuwan: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Dechnarong Pimalai: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Nararat Yong: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tik Ouiram: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Peraya Phattrapornpisit: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Aurachat Lert-itthiporn: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Satita Gerdsapaya: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Nuttaporn Pimpha: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Eknarin Thanayupong: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Pitak Ngammuangtueng: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Sopita Rattanopas: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Pornthip Piyanuch: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Preeyanut Butmee: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Phongthep Noipitak: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Thitiya Bunsri: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Armote Somboonkaew: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Sirajit Rayanasukha: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Uayphorn Wannason: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Sataporn Chanhorm: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Kosom Chaitavon: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Mongkol Thananawanukul: 10th Environment and Pollution Control Office (Khon Kaen), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand
Ubon Cha’on: Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Sirirat Anutrakulchai: Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Deanpen Japrung: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 6, 1-23

Abstract: A recent study conducted in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, evaluated the effectiveness of a technology-assisted intervention aimed at improving water quality and addressing related health issues in communities around key water bodies. The intervention targeted health concerns associated with water contamination, including chronic kidney diseases, skin conditions, hypertension, and neurological symptoms. The study included water quality assessments and health evaluations of 586 residents and implemented a Learning Innovation Platform (LIP) across 13 communities. Results showed significant improvements in the community, including a decrease in hypertension and skin-related health issues, as well as enhanced community awareness and proficiency in implementing simple water quality assessments and treatment. The study demonstrated the value of a comprehensive, technology-driven community approach, effectively enhancing water quality and health outcomes, and promoting greater community awareness and self-sufficiency in managing environmental health risks.

Keywords: learning innovation platform; water contamination; community-based interventions; public health; heavy metals; chronic kidney disease (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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