Abstract:
This study is across-sectional study.The objective was to study factors affecting respiratory infection prevention behavior among the Lua ethnic group, Radrat Phatthana village, Santisuk District, Nan Province.The sample comprises 285 Lua individuals, aged 18-59 years, residing in the village. The research instruments include: A quantitative research questionnaire, developed by the researcher following a comprehensive literature review and related studies. Datacollection was conducted through interviews using this questionnaire,which comprises four sections: Part 1-personal information (14 questions), Part 2-knowledge assessment (18 questions), Part 3-attitude assessment (20 questions), and Part 4-behavior assessment (20 questions). Data analysis utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviations, along with the chi-square test and linear multiple regression analysis.