The Program of 4 Categories (Life in Multicultural Society, Discipline, Knowledge Training, and Profession Training) to Reduce Self-stigma of Drug Addicts in the Behavior Modification Center, Narathiwat Province by Using the Delphi Technique
Keywords:
Delphi technique, Self-stigma, Drug addicts, The behavior modification center of drug addictsAbstract
The objective of this descriptive research by using the Delphi Technique was to develop the program of 4 categories (Life in multicultural society, discipline, knowledge training, and profession training) in order to reduce self-stigma of drug addicts in the behavior modification center, Narathiwat province. The sample consisted of 15 participants which could be divided into 2 groups; professional nurses and experienced public health academics in drug treatment at behavior modification centers. They were selected by using snowball technique. The instruments used were; questionnaires that asked about general information and 5-point rating scale. The data was collected 3 times and analyzed by median and interquartile range.
The results revealed that the program of 4 categories, (Life in multicultural society, discipline, knowledge training, and profession training) in order to reduce self-stigma of drug addicts in the behavior modification center, Narathiwat province, obtained from the consensus of experts has the median value between 4.00-5.00 and the interquartile range of 0.00-1.00. They were included with; (1) 6 sub-activities from life in multicultural society, (2) 3 sub-activities from discipline category, (3) 5 modules from knowledge training as follows: 1) Mind reviewing to reduce self-stigma 2) Self-learning and problem-solving 3) Motivation to in enhancing self-worth 4) Religion leading life to goal achievement and 5) The power of self-improvement, which were all included with 19 sub-activities, and (4) 2 sub-activities from profession training. There were 30 sub-activities in total. From this research findings, the staff involved in drug addiction treatment in behavior modification centers, Narathiwat province can utilize the program in the treatment of drug users in order to reduce self-stigma for the better quality of life.
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