PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS IN PREVENTING AND RESOLVING DRUG PROBLEMS IN PA PHAI SUBDISTRICT, SAN SAI DISTRICT, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

Abstract

     The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of participation of community leaders in drug prevention and solution, 2) to study the factors correlated between community leaders' participation in drug prevention and solution. stuck quantitative research The random population used in the research was 299 people. The research tool was a questionnaire. The statistics used in data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi-square test.
     The results showed that level of participation of community leaders in preventing and solving drug problems in the area of Pa Phai Subdistrict, San Sai District, Chiang Mai Province. Considering the overall picture is at a high level. and gender factor education level Length of stay in the community There was a correlation between participation in the prevention and solution of drug problems. with statistical significance at the 0.05 level. Recommendations from the study should promote training. public relations Create public relations media about the dangers of drugs and should consider the morale and honor that community leaders should receive as well. In order to be an incentive for community leaders to participate in the prevention and solution of drug problems continually and effectively.